String Beans Au Gratin

Name: String Beans Au Gratin
Ingredients: 2 lb. string beans; 2 oz. butter; 2 oz. grated cheese; 2 eggs; 1 onion (small); 3 oz. heavy cream; salt and pepper as desired; dash of nutmeg

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 lb. string beans
2 oz. butter
2 oz. grated cheese
2 eggs
1 onion (small)
3 oz. heavy cream
salt and pepper as desired
dash of nutmeg

Directions

1

Wash and boil cleaned string beans in a pot with about 4 quarts of water and salt for about 15 minutes until tender, but not completely done.
2

Drain in a colander.
3

Combine 1 ounce of butter and chopped onion in a pan.
4

Heat for about 2 minutes, without browning, then add beans, pepper and nutmeg.
5

Stir for 2 more minutes and pour in a buttered baking pan.
6

Beat eggs slightly and blend in cream and grated cheese.
7

Pour mixture over beans and bake until gratin is formed.
8

Serves 6 persons.