Keto Creamy Broccoli with Bacon
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4.9
Keto Creamy Broccoli with Bacon
Description
This dish starts with pan-frying chopped bacon until nearly crisp, providing smoky, salty flavor throughout. Broccoli florets are then sautéed with butter and minced garlic, seasoned with garlic powder, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Heavy cream and shredded cheeses—mozzarella and optionally Parmesan—are added to create a creamy sauce that coats the broccoli and bacon.
The skillet mixture is transferred to a preheated oven to bake for 12 to 15 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt fully and become bubbly while the broccoli reaches a tender consistency. The combination of roasted garlic, creamy cheese sauce, and smoky bacon distinguishes the dish with layers of flavor and contrasting textures.
This creamy broccoli preparation can be served as a hearty side dish alongside proteins or eaten as a satisfying low-carb main meal. Its richness pairs well with lighter dishes to balance the palate.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Bacon chopped into small pieces (optional, raw, about 4-6 slices
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced or crushed
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or light cream or half & half
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese or cheddar, or your favorite melting cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese optional
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400F. In a large pan over medium-high heat, cook chopped bacon for 2-3 minutes or until almost crispy.
- Remove bacon from pan and to the same pan, add the butter, garlic, broccoli, garlic powder, crushed red pepper and a dash of salt and pepper. Sautee for 2-3 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the heavy cream, cheese, and cooked bacon.
- Transfer to preheated oven and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the broccoli is cooked to desired doneness. Serve as a side or eat as a main meal!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 286mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1605IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 62.2mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 221mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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