The Best Green Bean Casserole
This Best Green Bean Casserole combines green beans with onion, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese to make a low-carb and creamy green bean side dish.
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Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 255kcal
Equipment
- 8x8 Casserole dish
- Medium cooking pot
- Colander
- Frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- 4 strips bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chicken stock unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Topping
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1/4 cup crispy onions optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Blanch the green beans in a pot of boiling water for 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan over medium heat, add the olive oil. When hot, add the shallots and saute for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, chicken stock, salt and pepper to the pan and whisk it together until melted and creamy.
- Add the green beans and bacon to the pan and stir. Dump the mixture into an 8x8” square or round baking dish.
- Top with cheddar cheese and crispy onions. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until bubbly and hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1005IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 1mg
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