Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli & Bacon

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli & Bacon is a gluten free recipe with 8 servings. One serving contains 342 calories, 10g of protein, and 31g of fat. For $1.04 per serving, this recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works best as a side dish, and is done in roughly 30 minutes. 9 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. A mixture of shredded mozzarella, broccoli florets, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is brought to you by Cafe Delites. With a spoonacular score of 41%, this dish is pretty good. Try Broccoli with Garlic, Bacon & Parmesan, Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushroom Chicken & Bacon, and Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushroom Chicken & Bacon for similar recipes.

Servings: 8

Preparation duration: 10 minutes

Cooking duration: 20 minutes

 

Ingredients:

8 ounces 250 grams bacon roughly chopped

1 pound (500 grams) broccoli florets, from 2-3 broccoli heads -- stems removed

2 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water cornstarch slurry

5 cloves garlic finely chopped

1 1/2 cups 400 ml light cream (or for a richer sauce, you can use heavy or thickened cream)

1 onion diced

1/3 cup fresh shredded or grated parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to season

1/2 cup fresh shredded or grated mozzarella

Equipment:

broiler

slotted spoon

paper towels

frying pan

oven

Cooking instruction summary:

Preheat broiler (on medium heat of you have the option). Fry the bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel lined plate to soak up some of the oil. Set aside. Drain most of the bacon fat from the pan, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons for added flavour (adjust this amount to your liking). In the same pan, melt the butter, add the broccoli and season with salt and pepper. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan left from the bacon, and cook while stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, or until just turning vibrant in colour. Add in the garlic and stir it through the broccoli for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Pour in the cream, reduce heat down to low and let simmer for about 3-4 while stirring occasionally, or until the sauce thickens to your liking* (SEE NOTES) (If sauce is too thin, stir in the cornstarch slurry to combine.) Add the bacon and give everything a good mix to combine all of the flavours together. Top with the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Broil until cheese is bubbling and golden, and broccoli is done to your liking (about 2-3 minutes). Season with a little extra pepper, if desired, before serving. You can also sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, thyme or rosemary.

 

Step by step:


1. Preheat broiler (on medium heat of you have the option).

2. Fry the bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel lined plate to soak up some of the oil. Set aside.

3. Drain most of the bacon fat from the pan, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons for added flavour (adjust this amount to your liking). In the same pan, melt the butter, add the broccoli and season with salt and pepper. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan left from the bacon, and cook while stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, or until just turning vibrant in colour.

4. Add in the garlic and stir it through the broccoli for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

5. Pour in the cream, reduce heat down to low and let simmer for about 3-4 while stirring occasionally, or until the sauce thickens to your liking* (SEE NOTES) (If sauce is too thin, stir in the cornstarch slurry to combine.)

6. Add the bacon and give everything a good mix to combine all of the flavours together. Top with the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Broil until cheese is bubbling and golden, and broccoli is done to your liking (about 2-3 minutes).

7. Season with a little extra pepper, if desired, before serving. You can also sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, thyme or rosemary.


Nutrition Information:

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342k Calories
9g Protein
30g Total Fat
8g Carbs
6% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
342k
17%

Fat
30g
47%

  Saturated Fat
15g
99%

Carbohydrates
8g
3%

  Sugar
1g
2%

Cholesterol
84mg
28%

Sodium
553mg
24%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
9g
19%

Vitamin C
57mg
70%

Vitamin K
65µg
62%

Vitamin A
1021IU
20%

Phosphorus
170mg
17%

Calcium
153mg
15%

Selenium
9µg
14%

Vitamin B6
0.24mg
12%

Vitamin B2
0.19mg
11%

Folate
44µg
11%

Vitamin B1
0.15mg
10%

Potassium
334mg
10%

Manganese
0.19mg
9%

Vitamin B3
1mg
8%

Fiber
1g
8%

Vitamin B12
0.45µg
7%

Vitamin E
1mg
7%

Zinc
1mg
7%

Vitamin B5
0.69mg
7%

Magnesium
24mg
6%

Iron
0.72mg
4%

Vitamin D
0.48µg
3%

Copper
0.06mg
3%

covered percent of daily need
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