Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli with Bacon transforms simple broccoli into a gourmet side dish that everyone will love. This easy-to-make recipe features tender, vibrant broccoli enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, enhanced by crispy bacon bits for added flavor and texture. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, each bite delivers a savory explosion that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously until it simmers and thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add cooked broccoli and crispy bacon to the sauce, mixing well to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired, then serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg