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Keto Cheeseburger Green Bean Casserole

Keto Cheeseburger Green Bean Casserole

Keto-friendly cheeseburger green bean casserole with seasoned ground beef, tender green beans, creamy sauce, melted cheddar, and crispy onion topping. One-skillet comfort food that stays low-carb.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g ground beef
  • 2 cups fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup cream cheese softened
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar divided
  • ½ cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup crispy fried onions
  • 2 tbsp butter

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Melt butter in an oven-safe skillet. Brown ground beef with onion; drain excess fat.
  3. Add garlic, mushrooms, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in green beans and cook 3–4 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup cheddar and melt.
  6. Top with remaining cheddar. Bake 15–18 minutes until bubbly.
  7. Add crispy fried onions and bake 3–5 minutes more. Rest briefly before serving.
  8. Notes
  9. Use an oven-safe skillet for easy transfer. Soften cream cheese for smooth sauce. Add crispy onions at the end for best texture. Excellent for keto meal prep and leftovers. Adjust seasoning to taste. Double in a larger dish if needed.

Notes

Use an oven-safe skillet for easy transfer. Soften cream cheese for smooth sauce. Add crispy onions at the end for best texture. Excellent for keto meal prep and leftovers. Adjust seasoning to taste. Double in a larger dish if needed.