4.9 from 138 votes
Keto Creamy Broccoli with Bacon
Broccoli cooked in a creamy garlic butter sauce and topped with cheese and bacon. This flavorful creamy dish is a delicious keto side or a whole meal on its own!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 341 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw bacon (about 4-6 slices) chopped into small pieces (optional)
- 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 and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or light cream or half & half
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar, or your favorite melting cheese
- 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!
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Nutrition Information
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
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1605IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
62.2mg
(69%)
Calcium
221mg
(22%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
% 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.