Green Bean Gratin

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the green beans for 2-3 minutes. Then drain and place green beans in a baking dish.

Heat a sauce pan over medium heat and melt butter. Then add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Then add the milk and garlic powder and keep whisking while adding the milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the milk mixture for 3-4 minutes or until the milk has thickened. At this point, add the parmesan cheese and mix. Then pour over the green beans.

Top the green beans with the Swiss cheese and bake at 375F for 15 minutes. Then turn the heat up to broil and cook for a few minutes until cheese browns.