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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli with Bacon

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli with Bacon

This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli with Bacon is an easy side dish that combines fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, and a rich garlic cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
  2. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously until it simmers and thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
  4. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
  5. Add cooked broccoli and crispy bacon to the sauce, mixing well to coat.
  6. Season with salt and pepper as desired, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 12gFat: 28g

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with different vegetables or cheeses.

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