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Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

Morsels of Life - Cheesy Green Bean Casserole - Cheesy green bean casserole baked with peppers and bacon along with a crispy bread crumb (or onion string) topping.

I first found out about Rebekah's Family Food and Fun when I was assigned her blog previously. I knew I wanted to make this recipe when I saw it, but I didn't have enough time before I left for Savannah. Well, I finally got to give this recipe a try, and I'm certainly glad I did! This green bean casserole's definitely not like your usual green bean casserole with cream of mushroom soup and onion strings on top. (Although onion strings on top of this green bean casserole might make for a tasty modification!) This green bean casserole's got a creamy cheesy filling with bits of bacon mixed in. The bell peppers also added a nice sweet flavor. Next time I make this cheesy green bean casserole, I'm thinking I'll try it with onion strings on top. Maybe they'll give me some motivation to finally make some onion strings while I'm at it! I finally made onion strings!

What's your favorite version of green bean casserole?


Morsels of Life - Cheesy Green Bean Casserole - Cheesy green bean casserole baked with peppers and bacon along with a crispy bread crumb (or onion string) topping.

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Cheesy green bean casserole baked with peppers and bacon along with a crispy bread crumb (or onion string) topping.

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Yield: 12 servings

Materials:

Mass Weight Volume Number Material Notes
5 slices bacon, crisped and crumbled or bacon bits
6 ounces 1 bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
4 ounces 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2.25 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut
4 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
3 cups milk I used whole.
1 onion, diced
-3/4 cup 1 slice bread, crumbs
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper powder
1 batch onion strings optional


Methods:

Morsels of Life - Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Step 1 - Gather all materials. 1. Gather all materials.
Morsels of Life - Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Step 2 - Cook garlic and onion in a bit of oil until fragrant. 2. Cook garlic and onion in a bit of oil until fragrant.
Morsels of Life - Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Step 3 - In a separate pot, melt butter. 3. In a separate pot, melt butter.
Morsels of Life - Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Step 4 - Add in flour. 4. Add in flour.-
Morsels of Life - Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Step 5 - Mix into a paste. 5. Mix into a paste.
Morsels of Life - Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Step 6 - Add milk, and stir into a homogeneous mixture. 6. Add milk, and stir into a homogeneous mixture.
Morsels of Life - Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Step 7 - Add bell peppers to onion and garlic mixture. 7. Add bell peppers to onion and garlic mixture.
Morsels of Life - Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Step 8 - Melt cheese into milk mixture. 8. Melt cheese into milk mixture.
Morsels of Life - Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Step 9 - Add in a bit of chili pepper. 9. Add in a bit of chili pepper.
Morsels of Life - Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Step 10 - Combine the bell pepper mixture and bacon into the milk mixture. 10. Combine the bell pepper mixture and bacon into the milk mixture.
Morsels of Life - Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Step 11 - Stir in green beans. 11. Stir in green beans.
Morsels of Life - Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Step 12 - Place into a 13 x 9 inch baking container. 12. Place into a 13 x 9 inch baking container.
Morsels of Life - Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Step 13 - Top with bread crumbs (or even better - onion strings) and bake at 350F for 30 minutes. 13. Top with bread crumbs (or even better - onion strings) and bake at 350F for 30 minutes.

35 comments:

  1. Well, up until now my favorite green bean casserole was my Not That Green Bean Casserole http://grandmaloyskitchen.blogspot.com/2011/11/not-that-green-bean-casserole.html
    however this one does look truly delicious. This recipe is definitely being added to my "Must Make" list and is being posted in my Friday Finds this week. Thanks for sharing CJ. Have a great week. Oh, I am doing the Onion Strings, too. Just have to buy some buttermilk

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  2. Great to see you back, Grandma Loy! You won't regret trying out this green bean casserole or the onion strings! You can also use regular milk if you don't want to use buttermilk. :)

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  3. This looks delicious! I love the addition of cheese.

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  4. Yes! The cheese really made for a tasty green bean casserole. :) Can't go wrong with cheese.

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  5. I agree with the previous comment. The cheese addition sounds awesome. I am definitely going to try this for my brood. Thanks for linking up with "Try a New Recipe Tuesday." I can't wait to see what you'll share this week. :-)

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  6. We really liked the cheese. :) Hope you and your family like it too! Looking forward to linking up again tomorrow. :)

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  7. Karen SimlerJune 27, 2013

    How can I just print the recipe?

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  8. To print just the recipe, there's a few ways. The easiest is just to highlight the part you want printed, and then in your print dialog box, click on "print selection."

    Another way is to click the printer button under where you can join in the free email subscription. Once you click the printer button, a screen should come up, and you can just click to remove anything you don't want printed. At the top right is a place to click if you want to remove all the images. Once you have it set up the way you want, just click print on the top left. :)

    Hope this information helps, and please feel free to let me know if you've got other questions!

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  9. My Momma thought I was just too lazy to chew meat but I always was a veggie freak! Don't get me wrong I am @ times a carnivore preferring "the other white meat'. This sounds an inviting switch from green beans almondine my usual go to. Can't wait to try it.

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  10. Kathryn BrockwayJuly 02, 2013

    I think this will become a favorite as most of us are tired of thr original Green Bean casserole.
    I will try several different toppings. I think buttered garlic croutons would top the flavors.

    I love all your inventive additions to recipes.

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  11. Those crazy mommas! :P Hope you enjoy this cheesy green bean casserole. :)

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  12. Buttered garlic croutons does sound like a nice addition! Maybe I'll have to give it a try too. :) Thanks for your comments!

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  13. Hi CJ,
    This Cheesy Green Bean casserole sound delicious and I all the spices & herbs you added. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!

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  14. Hi Marla - We found it make the green bean casserole much yummier! The onion strings are a definite must. :)

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  15. Mmm, I love anything with bread crumbs, so this made my mouth water! Definitely going to give it a try. Thanks for sharing with us the Merry Monday Link Party! Hope to see you again on Sunday night for another rockin' party! :0)

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  16. Thanks for hosting! It's even yummier with onion strings. :) Let me know what you think once you give it a try!

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  17. Oh this looks like a tasty alternative to the "normal" green bean casserole. I like it with the onions on top too.

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  18. We're definitely fans of this cheesy green bean casserole! Good with a crumb topping, and awesome with the onion strings! Hard part about using the onion strings is not eating them all before they get on the casserole. :)

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  19. I love green bean casserole! Love the addition of cheese and bacon! Thank you for sharing this with us at #SaucySaturdays!

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  20. Sounds like you'll love this version too! :) Let me know what you think if you give it a try.

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  21. Do you know I have never made a casserole in my life? What is my problem? Especially when I see those onions...yum! Thanks for linking up at #SaucySaturdays.

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  22. This cheesy green bean casserole was my first casserole! Although, I do agree - those onion strings make it all worth it. :)

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  23. I need to make this! Thanks for sharing on the Healthy Living Link Party.

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  24. Let me know what you think once you give it a try! :)

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  25. We really enjoyed featuring your awesome recipe this week on Full Plate Thursday, it is great! Hope you are having a great day and hope to see you again real soon!
    Miz Helen

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  26. Awesome! I know your plate's always filled with yumminess, and it's an honor to be featured. :) Thanks for letting me know!

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  27. Thanks for linking up to Simply Natural Saturdays! This looks great.

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  28. Holy cow...I totally drooled! YUMMY!

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  29. Make yourself some! You won't regret it. :)

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  30. Oh this looks easy, delicious and nourishing. Thanks for sharing with us at #anythinggoes

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  31. It's all of those! Definitely our favorite green bean casserole. :) The cheese and bacon bits help out too. :P

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  32. Oh my word...this looks so good, I want it right now, and it's only 8 a.m.! Yum. Thanks for sharing...stopping by from Coffee & Conversation!

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  33. You and me both! This green bean casserole's easily our favorite. I'm sure the cheese and bacon don't hurt. :)

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  34. Delicious! What a great classic twist on one of my favorite dishes! :-) Thanks so much for sharing at MMM!
    Cathy

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  35. Hope you enjoy! Thanks for stopping by. :)

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