Spicy Green Bean Caserole

A tasty, easy, from scratch recipe to add some heat and variety to your holiday table.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 9 servings

1 lb green beans fresh or frozen (see note if using fresh)
3 slices bacon chopped
½ yellow onion thinly sliced
½ cup mushrooms sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup butter
2 Tbsp flour
1¼ cup heavy cream
6 oz pepperjack cheese shredded, sliced, or cubed (must be in a form easy for melting) Can be replaced with mozzarella cheese and ½ tsp red pepper flakes if necessary.
½ Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ cup bread crumbs
½ cup french fried onions or more, to preference

Preheat oven to 350°
In a saucepan or cast iron skillet, cook bacon until done (but not overly crispy). Remove the bacon and set aside.
In the same pan, cook the onions until soft and lightly browned. Set aside with the bacon. Repeat with the mushrooms and set aside.
Melt the butter, whisk in flour and cook for a few minutes, allow it to thicken and very lightly brown. Stir in cream.
Stir in cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes. Stir continuously until cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth. Stir in bacon, onion, and mushrooms.
In a greased 9x9 baking pan add your green beans. Pour cream mixture over the green beans.
Top evenly with bread crumbs and fried onions.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until mixture is heated through and bubbly.

Keyword grean bean casserole, spicy, thanksgiving