Chinese Style Green Beans

Grease a 2-quart casserole dish. In a saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour until smooth. Add the milk gradually, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring until thickened. Add the salt and pepper. In the prepared dish layer half of the green beans, half of the water chestnuts, half of the bean sprouts, half of the mushrooms, half of the onions, half of the cream sauce and half of the cheese.

Repeat the layers. Bake in a 400° oven for 30 minutes. Top with fried onions and bake for 10 more minutes. Serves 6.