Green Beans With Blue Cheese

I found this recipe in the 2005 Southern Living Annual Recipes Cookbook. I made it for Thanksgiving last year and it became an instant family hit.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb fresh green beans
• 1  cup cooked ham, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
• 1⁄3 cup walnuts, chopped, toasted
• 1  teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Cut trimmed green beans into 2 inch pieces.
2. Arrange beans in a steamer basket over boiling water.
3. Cover and steam 5 minutes.
4. Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
5. Saute chopped ham in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
6. Add green beans and saute 3 minutes.
7. Add crumbled blue cheese and cook, stirring, constantly, 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
8. Add chopped walnuts and pepper, tossing well.
9. Serve immediately.