Creamy Green Bean, Blue Cheese & Roasted Pepper Bake | Easy Recipe

Green Beans with Blue Cheese and Roasted Peppers

YIELD Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 bag (20 ounces) frozen cut green beans 1/2 jar (about 3 ounces) roasted red pepper strips, drained and slivered 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup milk 3/4 cup blue cheese (3 ounces), crumbled 1/2 cup Italian-style bread crumbs 1 tablespoon butter, melted

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart oval casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Combine green beans, red pepper strips, salt and pepper in prepared dish.
2. Place cream cheese and milk in small saucepan; heat over low heat, stirring until melted. Add blue cheese; stir only until combined. Pour cheese mixture over green bean mixture; stir until green beans are coated.
3. Combine bread crumbs and butter in small bowl; sprinkle evenly over casserole. , uncovered, 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

This recipe appears in: Vegetable Side Dish NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 906 mg Protein 11 g Fiber <1 g Carbohydrate 20 g Cholesterol 49 mg Total Fat 20 g Calories 297 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 3-1/2 Meat 1 Vegetable 2 Starch 1/2