green-bean-casserole-recipe.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.",
        "Cut the green beans in half if you like the pieces to be a little smaller. Blanch the green beans: drop them into lightly salted boiling water and allow the green beans to cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove them from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain the beans once they're cool and set aside.",
        "Add the bacon pieces to a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon for 2 minutes, and then add the peppers, garlic and onions, and continue cooking until the bacon is done (but not crisp) and the onions are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.",
        "In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and whisk immediately to evenly mix it into the butter. Cook for a minute or 2, and then pour in the milk and half-and-half. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, while the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, some black pepper and the cayenne, and then add the grated cheese. Stir while the cheese melts. Turn off the heat.",
        "Add the bacon/onion mixture and stir to combine. Add the green beans and stir gently to combine. Pour into a baking dish and top with the panko. Bake until the sauce is bubbly and the panko is golden, about 30 minutes."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "2 pounds fresh green beans, ends cut off",
        "Salt",
        "4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces",
        "3 cloves garlic, minced",
        "1 red bell pepper, diced",
        "1/2 whole large onion, chopped",
        "4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter",
        "4 tablespoons all-purpose flour",
        "2 1/2 cups whole milk, plus extra for thinning if needed",
        "1/2 cup half-and-half",
        "Freshly ground black pepper",
        "1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper",
        "1 cup grated sharp Cheddar",
        "1 cup panko breadcrumbs"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.foodnetwork.com",
    "tags": [
        "Easy Casserole Recipes",
        "Casserole",
        "Easy Recipes",
        "Easy Side Dish Recipes",
        "Green Bean Casserole",
        "Beans and Legumes",
        "Green Bean",
        "Cheese",
        "Bacon Recipes",
        "Meat"
    ],
    "title": "Green Bean Casserole",
    "url": "http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/green-bean-casserole-recipe"
}