Cheesy broccoli and crispy bacon baked in a creamy, deliciously flavorful cheese sauce!
Servings : 6Servings
Prep Time 20 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Resting Time 5 minutesmins
Total Time 45 minutesmins
Ingredients
2poundsfresh broccoli florets
2largecarrots, thinly sliced
8slicesbacon,diced
1cuphalf & half
1tablespoondijon mustard
2garlic cloves, minced
1cupfinely grated parmesan cheese, divided
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1/8teaspoonground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400.
Place broccoli florets and carrots in a large saucepan with 1-inch water; bring to a boil and cover; continue to cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet; add bacon and cook for 3 minutes, or until crispy.
Add broccoli and carrots to the skillet and continue to cook for 1 minute.
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.
Remove skillet from heat.
Pour prepared cream sauce over the broccoli and sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until bubbly and top is golden brown.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, cheesy broccoli, side dish recipes