How do you keep Green Bean Casserole from getting mushy?u003cbr/u003e

If you are concerned about your fresh green beans getting mushy, you can blanch them before mixing them with the sauce. To do this, add the green beans to salted boiling water (around 1 teaspooon of salt per 8 cups of water) and cook them for 5-7 minutes. Drain before coating with the sauce.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIf using frozen beans, do not blanch them but be sure to thaw and drain thoroughly before adding to the baking dish.

Are green beans keto?u003cbr/u003e

Yes. Green beans only have 2 grams of net carbs per 1/2 cup serving.

Do you have to parboil green beans for green bean casserole?u003cbr/u003e

Parboiling is the same as blanching except after briefly boiling the green beans, you plunge them into ice water. While neither is necessary, blanching or parboiling will reduce the mushiness of the green beans.

Cheesy Green Bean Casserole with Bacon (Keto!)

Cheesy Green Bean Casserole (Keto!)

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Author: Rose Atwater
Total Time: 0 hours
Yield: 6 1x

Description

Cheesy Green Bean Casserole is a classic dish that brings together the goodness of fresh green beans, two kinds of cheese, heavy cream, bacon, and other seasonings in a delicious Keto-friendly recipe! This side dish is perfect for holidays and family gatherings!

Ingredients

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2 pounds Fresh Green Beans (from the produce section)
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
3/4 cup of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 teaspoon of Onion Powder
1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
3-4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
Start by cutting the ends off your green beans and placing them in a casserole dish.
In a saucepan on medium heat, add your heavy whipping cream, shredded cheddar cheese, onion, and garlic powder.
Continuously stir with a whisk until smooth, and remove from heat.
Pour over green beans.
Stir green beans to coat evenly.
Top with sea salt and crumbled bacon.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes or until green beans are tender. During the remaining 10 minutes sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Serve and enjoy!

Equipment

3 Quart Saucepan

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Baking Dish

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Knives

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Notes

If you have kitchen scissors, use them to snip the ends off the green beans - it's so much faster than using a knife!
Use fresh shredded cheese! Pre-shredded has a coating of starch on it to keep it from sticking together in clumps. This starch will make the cheesy sauce lumpy when it's melted.
Sauce made with heavy cream will thicken on its own. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little extra heavy cream or milk to thin it out.
If you are prepping this ahead of time, you can do all of the steps up until adding bacon. Then cover it with foil and refrigerate for 1-2 days Then take it out of the fridge, add bacon, and bake as directed. This way the bacon will stay crispy.
This recipe is best served right out of the oven. Leftovers should be refrigerated and eaten within a few days, but the bacon will not stay crispy.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 20-30
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop + Oven
Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://rosebakes.com/cheesy-green-bean-casserole-keto/

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