Pepper Jack Green Bean Casserole

For a long time I didn't like green bean casserole. To me it was usually too mushy in texture. (Yes, mushy. That's a word people older than kindergartners use, right?) I also thought it was sort of a weird pairing: green beans with creamy soup (if you make it with condensed soup, that is). But the first time I ever made it, I used fresh green beans, and my opinion changed. Forever. I made a version last year that I really liked. But this year I wanted to create something a little more decadent (if you can make green bean casserole decadent) and a little spicy. I love spicy.Pepper Jack Green Bean Casserole, makes 8 ramekins or one 8x8 casserole pan.

Needed: 1 1/2 to 2 lbs fresh green beans, 1 cup chopped mushrooms, 1/2 yellow onion, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 cups veggie broth, 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese, salt + pepper for seasoning and french fried onions for the topping.

Remove the ends of the green beans and chop into 1 inch pieces. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the green beans until just tender. Remove from water and allow to cool. Keep in mind they will continue to cook a little more. So if they are already as soft as you prefer, then you can add them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. I usually skip this step though. Honestly.

In a small pot saute the chopped mushrooms and onions in the olive oil over medium heat until the onions have soften. Set aside.

In a pot melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Allow this to cook/bubble for 2 minutes. Now add the milk and broth. Stir to combine. Add in the cheese. Season with a little salt and pepper if needed. Now add in the green beans, onion/mushroom mixture and stir so every bean is coated. Pour this mixture into ramekins or your square baking dish. Top with french fried onions. You can make this the night before and then bake at 350°F for 24-26 minutes before serving. 

Enjoy! xo. Emma

Comments

[Cassie M]

mmmmm!this look delicious!yummy!!!im going to try this on the weekend!thank you so much for sharing xxxx

[Melissa Ahamad]

How yummy! Perfect for my upcoming friendsgiving. Thanks for sharing Emma!

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[Amanda]

These are my favorite two things combined. I can't wait to make this next week!

[kelsey {from p.s.heart}]

oh yummy! I'm totally on a green bean kick, and I love that this is made with pepper jack. So good!
Thanks Emma!

[Margherita]

I want to make this kinds...right now! Looks (and sounds) just incredible!

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[Cassidy]

looks lovely! i love spicy too, pj is my favorite cheese.

[Tasmin Skye]

This sounds so good! I am a fan of your ordinary green bean casserole, like a lot! But This sounds... decedent! For sure! I must try this! Pinning now!

[Tiffany Harris]

Everything is always better when it's fresh. I like green bean casserole well enough, but this sounds like green bean casserole 2.0!

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Yummy! I will try!

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[The Charley Girl]

Perfect vegetarian dish for my Thanksgiving, love this! xo

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[McKenna Ryan]

This looks gorgeously delicious!! And I must say, your lips in this picture are perfection. Everything's lovely. Have a lovely weekend. xx. Lou.

[I am turquoise]

looks yummyyy and your dress is cute!

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[jenny stokes]

LOVE the apron AND the blouse. Where did you get them!? So cute! And this looks so yummy! I'll have to try it!
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[Ashleigh]

I love the idea of using small ramekins...I never like green bean casserole before either, but I love greenbeans. Maybe I'll have to give this one a try :)

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[Denisa]

Wow. Like always looks yummy.. For that reason I like your blog. Have a great day.

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[Anna]

Looks delish.

Random: your recipes are great but I find them hard to read when you list ingredients. I much prefer when recipes are laid out in a "real" recipe format (a column of ingredients, with one per line), because that's a lot easier to follow.

Just my two cents. Keep on keeping on.

[Valentina]

Yum!

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[Erin]

What a sweet look to have this baked in ramekins! And the recipe looks so good, I definitely like the idea of fresh green beans as opposed to canned.

[Ellie]

This makes me so hungry! I love the blouse in the photo, by the way. Stunning taste as always

[Valeria]

It looks delicious!!! will try them out!!

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