Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 12 ounces green beans (fresh or frozen)
  • 3 slices no sugar bacon (about 6.25 ounces)
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 2 stalks celery (finely chopped)
  • 4 oz mushrooms (finely chopped (optional))
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chicken bone broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 1/4 cup crushed pork rinds (optional)

Instruction

  • Boil green beans according to package directions until just tender.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Fry bacon in pan, then remove and drain on paper towels keeping grease in pan.
  • Cook celery, garlic, and mushrooms (if using) in hot bacon grease with butter until celery is soft.
  • Add chicken broth, dried onion and thyme and continue cooking for about 4 more minutes.
  • Combine green beans and celery mixture into 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Reserve about 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Stir in remaining cheese along with sour cream. Then, stir in half of the bacon.
  • Sprinkle the reserved cheese and bacon on top. Top off with crushed pork rinds (if using).
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes.