Creamy Bacon and Broccoli
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Creamy garlic bacon and broccoli is a fast and tasty 20 minute recipe. Crisp bacon and tender broccoli are served up with a creamy garlic sauce and topped with cheese. Serve it up as a savory side dish or make it the main course for a low carb or keto meal.
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I am a big broccoli fan overall whether it is simply sautéed like my favorite Italian broccoli or broccoli baked with sausage, but when I get the chance to make it even better with the addition of crispy bacon and a decadent creamy garlic sauce and loads of mozzarella cheese….wow! This easy recipe takes broccoli with cheese sauce to a whole new level!
Ingredients
- bacon
- onion
- garlic
- broccoli
- heavy cream
- mozzarella cheese
Step by step with video
- Brown bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove and allow to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Leave the bacon grease in the skillet and add onions. Sauté for 3 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent.
- Add broccoli and garlic cook 3-5 minutes or until broccoli is bright green and fork-tender.
- Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream. Stir and simmer 3-5 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.
- Return bacon to the pan and stir.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Allow to melt or alternatively broil for a minute to melt the cheese.
Variations
- substitute all or part of the mozzarella with parmesan cheese for a slightly different flavor…you could also try provolone, swiss, or even gruyere
- add red pepper flakes to spice it up
- add diced cooked chicken breast to add more protein and make it a full one-pot meal
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
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Creamy Bacon and Broccoli
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Creamy garlic bacon and broccoli is a fast and tasty 20 minute recipe. Crisp bacon and tender broccoli are served up with a creamy garlic sauce and topped with cheese. Serve it up as a savory side dish or make it the main course for a low carb or keto meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 5 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Brown bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove and allow to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Leave the bacon grease in the skillet and add onions. Sauté for 3 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent.
- Add broccoli and garlic cook 3-5 minutes or until broccoli is bright green and fork-tender.
- Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream. Stir and simmer 3-5 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.
- Return bacon to the pan and stir.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Allow to melt or alternatively broil for a minute to melt the cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: side
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 724
- Sugar: 6.6 g
- Sodium: 994.4 mg
- Fat: 60.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 18.4 g
- Fiber: 4.4 g
- Protein: 28.5 g
- Cholesterol: 128.9 mg
even my kids ate this, thanks!