Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      package       green beans -- french cut (10 oz)
   4      tablespoons   butter
     1/4  cup           onion -- minced
   4      tablespoons   flour -- all-purpose
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   1 1/2  cups          milk
   2      cups          ham -- cooked, chopped
   2                    eggs -- hard-cooked, chopped
   1      cup           cheddar cheese -- shredded (4 oz)
   2      tablespoons   pimiento -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    parsley -- chopped
     1/2  cup           croutons -- herb-flavored,
                        -- crush

Preparation:

1. Cook beans according to package directions; drain and reserve 1/2 cup liquid. 2. Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan; saute onion. 3. Stir in flour and salt until well blended. 4. Remove from heat; stir in milk and reserved 1/2 cup liquid. 5. Heat to a boil, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. 6. Remove from heat; stir in ham, eggs, cheese, pimiento andparsley. 7. Place beans in baking dish; cover with ham sauce and sprinkle croutons over top. 8. Bake in preheated 350'F. oven 20 to 25 minute