Cheesy Green Bean Delight: Blue Cheese & Roasted Pepper Casserole

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Green Beans with Blue Cheese and Roasted Peppers

Recipe Details:

• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Calories per Serving: 323.3

Ingredients:

• 20 green beans
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon bread crumbs

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Then, spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.

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2. Combine Beans and Peppers: In the prepared casserole dish, combine the green beans and red pepper strips. Season with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dish.

3. Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the milk and cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the milk. This creamy base will provide a rich and luscious texture to the dish.

4. Add Blue Cheese: Once the cream cheese is melted, add the crumbled blue cheese to the saucepan. Gently stir until the blue cheese is just mixed in, creating a flavorful and tangy sauce.

5. Pour Cheese Mixture Over Beans: Carefully pour the blue cheese mixture over the green beans and red peppers in the casserole dish, ensuring that the mixture is evenly distributed.

6. Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the bread crumbs and butter. Mix well until the butter is evenly distributed and the bread crumbs are coated, creating a crunchy topping for the dish.

7. Sprinkle Topping Over Beans: Evenly sprinkle the bread crumb and butter mixture over the top of the green beans and blue cheese mixture in the casserole dish, providing a satisfying crunch and additional flavor to every bite.

8. Bake: Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the topping to become golden brown and crispy.

9. Serve: Once baked, remove the casserole dish from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. This dish is best enjoyed warm, with the creamy blue cheese sauce coating the tender green beans and roasted peppers.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 323.3
• Total Fat: 20.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 11.7g
• Cholesterol: 57mg
• Sodium: 643.4mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 23.6g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.3g
  • Sugar: 5g
• Protein: 12.5g

Recipe Notes:

• Feel free to customize this dish to your liking by adding additional ingredients such as garlic, onions, or bacon for extra flavor.
• For a vegetarian-friendly version, use vegetable broth or water instead of chicken broth.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.

Enjoy this scrumptious Green Beans with Blue Cheese and Roasted Peppers dish as a flavorful side or main course, and share the love with friends and family! 🍽️💚