Keto Green Bean Casserole (Classic Comfort Made Low-Carb)

Keto Green Bean Casserole (Classic Comfort Made Low-Carb)

A creamy, crunchy, and completely keto-friendly version of the beloved holiday side dish.

KEY INFO

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Servings: 8
• Difficulty: Medium
• Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
• Net Carbs: 5g per serving

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• 9×13 inch baking dish
• Large skillet
• Cutting board and knife
• Mixing bowls
• Alternative: Use an oven-safe skillet to make it one-pot

INGREDIENTS

For the Green Beans:

• 1 pound (450g) fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

For the Mushroom Sauce:

• 8 ounces (225g) mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream
• 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese
• 1 cup (100g) grated Parmesan
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Crispy Topping:

• 1 cup (50g) crushed pork rinds
• ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
2. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until bright green
   • Immediately transfer to ice bath
3. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat
   • Add garlic, cook for 30 seconds
   • Add mushrooms, cook until golden (5-7 minutes)
4. Add cream cheese to mushrooms
   • Stir until melted
   • Pour in heavy cream
   • Simmer until thickened (8-10 minutes)
5. Combine sauce with green beans in baking dish
6. Mix topping ingredients in a bowl
   • Sprinkle evenly over casserole
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown

CRUCIAL TIPS

• Don’t overcook the green beans – they’ll continue cooking in the oven
• Let sauce reduce until it coats the back of a spoon
• Cool for 10 minutes before serving to let sauce thicken

STORAGE & VARIATIONS

Storage:

• Refrigerate up to 3 days
• Freeze for up to 2 months
• Reheat at 350°F covered for 20 minutes

Common Mistakes:

• Skipping the ice bath (results in mushy beans)
• Not reducing sauce enough
• Adding topping too early

Variations:

• Add crumbled bacon
• Use coconut cream for dairy-free
• Mix in roasted garlic
• Add different cheese varieties

The perfect keto side dish that nobody will guess is low-carb. Serves beautifully alongside any holiday main course or weeknight dinner.