Broccoli and Cheese
This broccoli and cheese side dish has tender broccoli and carrots baked with crispy bacon in a creamy, flavorful cheese sauce.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh broccoli florets
- 2 large carrots thinly sliced
- 8 slices bacon diced
- 1 cup half & half
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese divided
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Parboil the broccoli. Place broccoli florets and carrots in a large saucepan with 1-inch water. Bring it to a boil and cover. Continue to cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until fork tender. Drain.
- Cook the bacon. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet. Add bacon and cook for 3 minutes or until crispy.
- Combine. Add the broccoli and carrots to the skillet with the bacon and continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Make the sauce. In the meantime, prepare the sauce by combining half & half, dijon mustard, half of the parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Put it all together. Remove the skillet from the heat. Pour the prepared cream sauce over the broccoli and sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and the top is golden brown. Remove the broccoli from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5250IU | Vitamin C: 137mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 1.5mg
