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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