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Keto Bacon Green Bean Casserole With Pork Rind Topping

Net Carbs:4.9g
Published:09/27/18Updated:11/19/22
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This Keto Bacon Green Bean Casserole features a crushed pork rind topping and is a delicious low-carb recipe that can be made in less than 1 hour. It’s gluten-free and makes a perfect side dish for your holiday table!

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Not only is this dish delicious, it is also so easy to throw together.

It isn’t a huge time commitment as total prep and bake time takes only 40 minutes!

How to make keto green bean casserole

To a small bowl, whisk together crushed pork rinds, minced onion, and ¼ tsp salt. Set aside.

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Fry bacon in large pan until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate to remove excess grease. Reserve 2 tbsp bacon grease. Crumble bacon using hands. Set aside.

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Steam green beans over high heat in a steamer basket for 3-4 minutes.

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Transfer steamed green beans to large bowl, add crumbled bacon, and mix until well-combined.

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To a large pot over medium heat, add sauvignon blanc, reserved bacon fat, and dried parsley, and cook until smell of wine has dissipated, about 2-3 minutes. Add chicken broth and stir.

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Add cream cheese.

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Melt cream cheese fully.

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Mix in shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella, mustard, ½ tsp salt, and pepper.

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Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until all ingredients are melted together and well-incorporated.

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To bowl of green beans and crumbled bacon, pour in cheese mixture and mix until combined. 

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Transfer to prepared baking pan and top with crushed pork rind mixture.

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Bake until edges are golden brown and bubbling. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Keto Bacon Green Bean Casserole With Pork Rind Topping


  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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This Keto Bacon Green Bean Casserole features a crushed pork rind topping and is a delicious low-carb recipe that can be made in less than 1 hour. It’s gluten-free and makes a perfect side dish for your holiday table!


Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely crushed pork rinds (60g)
  • 1 tsp minced onion
  • 3/4 tsp salt, divided
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 12 oz green beans, ends trimmed
  • 1/4 cup sauvignon blanc
  • 2 tbsp bacon grease (reserved from cooked bacon)
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened, cut into small pieces
  • 1 1/2 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 8×8 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. To a small bowl, whisk together crushed pork rinds, minced onion, and ¼ tsp salt. Set aside.
  3. Fry bacon in a large pan until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate to remove excess grease. Reserve 2 tbsp bacon grease. Crumble bacon using hands. Set aside.
  4. Steam green beans over high heat in a steamer basket for 3-4 minutes. Transfer steamed green beans to a large bowl, add crumbled bacon, and mix until well-combined.
  5. To a large pot over medium heat, add sauvignon blanc, reserved bacon grease, and dried parsley, and cook until smell of wine has dissipated about 2-3 minutes. Add chicken broth and stir. Add cream cheese and allow to melt fully before mixing in shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella, mustard, ½ tsp salt, and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until all ingredients are melted together and well-incorporated.
  6. To the bowl of green beans and crumbled bacon, pour in cheese mixture and mix until combined. Transfer to the prepared baking pan, top with crushed pork rind mixture, and bake until edges are golden brown and bubbling, about 18-20 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!

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