Creamed Broccoli with Crispy Bacon is a quick side dish recipe where Broccoli is cooked in a creamy garlic parmesan based sauce and topped with Mozzarella Cheese and crispy Bacon.
2tablespoonAP Flourcan replace with Rice Flour for GF Version
1medium-sizedOnionfinely chopped
4clovesGarlicminced
1cupWhole Milk
1cupHeavy Creamcan replace with 1 cup Cornstarch Slurry
½cupParmesan Cheesefreshly grated
1cupMozzarella Cheeseshredded
2cupsBroccoli floretscan use fresh or frozen
Salt & Pepperto season
Lemon Juicefor final garnish
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INSTRUCTIONS
Cook the bacon strips until crispy. Take them off in a paper towel.
In the same pan, add the slice of butter. As the butter is about to melt, add the flour and stir until there are no lumps left.
Add the minced garlic. Increase the heat to high and saute the garlic until fragrant. Reduce the heat to medium-high and add the onions. Cook until the onions tenderize for 1-2 minutes.
Now, add milk & heavy cream. Stir until combined. Cook until the sauce thickens for about 1-2 minutes. Season with salt & pepper.
Turn off the heat and Stir in the grated Parmesan Cheese. As the cheese melts, keep the heat to medium-high. Add the broccoli florets. Toss to combine. Cover cook for 3-5 minutes or until the Broccoli tenderizes.
Now, add the Mozzarella Cheese and Crispy bacon over the Broccoli. Cover cook for 2-3 minutes or just until the cheese melts.
Garnish with some Lemon juice and serve hot.
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Notes
For Gluten-Free Version, replace AP Flour with Rice Flour
You can replace Heavy cream with Cornstarch slurry. Make Cornstarch slurry by combining 2 tablespoon of Cornstarch with 2 tablespoon of Cold Water.
You can add more garlic if you love garlic flavors.
You can other cheese like Provolone or Cheddar or Swiss.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Creamed Broccoli with Crispy Bacon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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