Description
Indulge in the creamy, garlicky goodness of this delicious Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli with crispy bacon. It’s a perfect side dish that will elevate any meal!
Ingredients
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Bacon:
- 5oz (150g) bacon, cut into strips
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 pounds (1kg) broccoli florets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry Bacon: Fry the bacon in a large oven-safe skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Broccoli: In the same skillet, sauté broccoli in butter, season with salt, pepper, and cook for 6 minutes.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in garlic, cream, cream cheese, stock, half of the cheeses, and paprika. Simmer until tender.
- Combine and Bake: Mix in bacon, top with remaining cheeses, and bake for 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Final Touches: Broil for 2 minutes, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
