Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli & Bacon
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli & Bacon is an unforgettable side dish! Pan fried broccoli and crispy bacon are baked in a cheesy creamy parmesan garlic sauce!
Topped with bubbling mozzarella, this recipe is guaranteed to convert ANY non-vegetable lover to fall head over heels! And bonus? It’s low carb!
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli & Bacon
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli & BaconWith the Brussels Sprouts version doing the rounds all over the place, a lot of readers have been writing in asking if they can change the sprouts to broccoli. The funny thing is, this is a recipe I grew up with and pretty much one of the only ways we loved broccoli. My mother would make a white sauce from scratch with butter and flour, etc, but to keep us sane in a low carb world, I’ve altered the recipe slightly for gluten free and low carb followers, and also because this version is so much easier.
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli & Bacon has everything you love!
- Bacon
- Butter
- Garlic
- Cream
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
No flour or béchamel sauce needed. For readers using a reduced fat or light cream, you have the option to thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water before adding into the sauce). However, if you use heavy cream you won’t need to thicken it. Just simmer it until reaching your desired thickness.
You can also swap out mozzarella cheese for other cheese. Some options include Provolone, White Cheddar, Gruyere, or even Swiss.
A pimped out version of broccoli and cheese.
The way you cook your broccoli is a personal thing and this recipe is really forgiving in that way.
Prefer tender-crisp broccoli?
Simmer it in the cream sauce for only 2-3 minutes before broiling in the oven. Remember, the longer you cook it, the softer it gets.
Do you prefer soft broccoli?
For softer broccoli, simmer for at least 6 minutes in the sauce before broiling. You can also cover with a lid for a Knute or two to ensure softer broccoli pieces.
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