Bonnies Low-Carb Green Bean Casserole

This luxurious, flavorful, rich casserole is great for the holidays or as an occasional treat… unless you are following a low-carb diet - then it’s a weekly must! A favorite with both sides of my family and always gone at potlucks, it is my go-to ‘take a dish’ that everyone requests!

Step: 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel until cool; crumble bacon into a bowl.

Step: 3

Melt butter in another skillet over medium heat. Add celery and bell pepper; cook until beginning to get soft, about 3 minutes. Add onion and cover the skillet. Cook over low heat until very soft, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Step: 4

Combine mayonnaise and cream in a large bowl. Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder and stir to mix. Add crumbled bacon, green beans, and Cheddar cheese and toss to distribute sauce. Pour mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step: 5

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly around the edges, about 30 minutes. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil if the top begins to get too brown.

Per Serving: 306 calories; protein 11g; carbohydrates 6.8g; fat 26.3g; cholesterol 60.6mg; sodium 1015.9mg.

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