green bean casserole w/ sweet peppers & cheese

Name: Green Bean Casserole W/ Sweet Peppers & Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) fine frozen green beans; 1/2 pound(s) fresh sliced mushrooms; 18 - baby carrots (sliced on the diagonal); 1 medium red onion, chopped; 8-10 - mini sweet red peppers (cut into ringlets); 6 tablespoon(s) butter divided; 5 tablespoon(s) wondra flour or use cake flour; 1 1/2 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 2 cup(s) whole milk; 1 teaspoon(s) each kosher salt, coarse black pepper, dried thyme; 1 1/2 cup(s) freshly shredded parmesan cheese; 1 cup(s) mild cheddar cheese shreds; 1 1/2 cup(s) french's fried onion rings; - extra mini sweet red pepper ringlets reserved from above as garnish

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Rose Mary Mogan

Sauk Village, IL

Updated on Nov 28, 2014

This recipe came about because I forgot to buy a few items in my original recipe, so I compromised & used the ingredients I had on hand & my husband never knew the difference, he remarked how cheesy & good it was like always. This recipe is very colorful, & could be eaten without the cheese sauce, once it is combined with the other veggies, but why when it taste so deliciously cheesy good. You can use a less fat milk or even Fat Free yogurt, but not skimping on the main ingredients in the sauce packs a lot of flavor & calories too. It is a once in a while type of indulgence, so enjoy.

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Green Bean Casserole with Sweet Peppers and Cheese

prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 10 or more depending on portion size

Ingredients

2 pounds fine frozen green beans
1/2 pound fresh sliced mushrooms
18 - baby carrots (sliced on the diagonal)
1 medium red onion, chopped
8-10 - mini sweet red peppers (cut into ringlets)
6 tablespoons butter divided
5 tablespoons wondra flour or use cake flour
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon each kosher salt, coarse black pepper, dried thyme
1 1/2 cups freshly shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup mild cheddar cheese shreds
1 1/2 cups french's fried onion rings
- extra mini sweet red pepper ringlets reserved from above as garnish

How To Make green bean casserole w/ sweet peppers & cheese

Step 1

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES F. Spray a 9X13 size casserole dish with non stick cooking spray and set aside till needed.

Step 2

Using a large pot of hot water bring it to a boil and then drop in the frozen green beans and cook for about 4 minutes, then remove them with a slotted spoon into a large bowl of cold ice water, this stops the cooking process. Then drain completely until needed.
Step 3

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter with a tablespoon of olive or canola oil, then add in the sliced carrots, sweet red pepper ringlets, chopped red onion, & sliced mushrooms, sauté until tender about 6-8 minutes then add to reserved green beans and stir to blend together, leaving aside till needed.
Step 4

Next melt remaining butter in large skillet or pot, then add in flour forming a paste, and whisk with a whisk, then slowly add in the whole milk and heavy whipping cream, stirring until mixture thickens, then add in both cheeses, and stir until cheese melts. Then add in the green Bean mixture & the spices.
Step 5

Stir until green beans are mixed with cheese mixture.
Step 6

Pour into prepared casserole dish, & top with French fried onion rings, and reserved red pepper rings. Place in preheated 375 degree F. oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes until mixture is hot and bubbly.
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