Name: Creamy Bacon and Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
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

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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, broccoli salad with dried cranberries, or broccoli casserole with chicken and rice, 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!

Why I love this recipe

bacon and cheese make everything better!
it can be a hearty side or main dish

Ingredients

bacon
onion
garlic
broccoli
heavy cream
mozzarella cheese

Step by step with video

Brown bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove the bacon from the pan 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.
Chop the bacon, then return it to the pan and stir.
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Allow to melt or you can broil in the oven 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
Not looking for low-carb and want to make it a main dish? Serve over a bowl of pasta or rice.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop at medium heat, stirring often.

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