GREEN BEANS WITH HORSERADISH CASSEROLE†

(GRÜNE BOHEN MIT MEERETTICH AUFLAUF)

16         oz. whole green beans (frozen)

10         oz. ham (diced)*

    2/3   cup whipping cream

2          teaspoons mustard

2          tablespoons prepared horseradish

3          tablespoons chopped parsley

Place beans in a pot, cover with boiling water and let it sit for 10 minutes.  Pour the beans into a colander to drain for 20-30 minutes.  Pour whipping cream in a small bowl, stir in mustard, horseradish, parsley and season with salt.  Set aside.  Grease a casserole (2 ½ quarts) and place drained beans in it.  Mix in the ham and pour the whipping cream mixture evenly over the top.  Cover the casserole and bake in a preheated oven at 425º for 10 minutes.  Take lid off and bake another 20 minutes.  Serve with potatoes or salad and bread.

Serves about 4

*Note:  You can use turkey or chicken in lieu of ham.