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Low-carb creamy garlic broccoli with bacon side dish.

Creamy garlic broccoli with bacon

Tami DeGeeter, CPT, CNC
Creamy garlic broccoli with bacon is a quick and easy side dish packed with flavor and nutrition! Tender broccoli florets are sautéed to perfection with crispy bacon and aromatic garlic, then smothered in a luscious, creamy sauce that will leave you craving more. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish is a no-fuss way to add some color and texture to any meal.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Veggies and Sides
Makes 4 servings
Serving Size 1 cup
Net Carbs 10 g
*Net carbs are per serving

Ingredients
 

  • 6 strips bacon, chopped into small pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups broccoli, chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until fully cooked and crisp. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Do not discard the bacon grease.
    Top view of chopped bacon cooking in a skillet.
  • Cook the garlic until fragrant and lightly browned, about 30 seconds.
    Top view of minced garlic cooking in a skillet.
  • Add the chopped broccoli, saute for a few minutes until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.
    Top view of chopped broccoli cooking in a skillet.
  • Add the heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the cheese sauce has thickened and the broccoli is fully cooked.
    Top view of broccoli with heavy cream and cheese cooking in a skillet.
  • Return the cooked bacon to the pan and stir until well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Enjoy!
    Top view of low-carb creamy garlic broccoli with bacon in a skillet on a countertop.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Creamy garlic broccoli with bacon
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
374
% Daily Value*
Net Carbohydrates
 
10
g
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
Fiber
 
3
g
Sugar
 
4
g
Protein
 
15
g
Fat
 
31
g
Saturated Fat
 
18
g
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
94
mg
Sodium
 
762
mg
Potassium
 
564
mg
16
%
Vitamin C
 
113
mg
137
%
Vitamin A
 
333
µg
48
%
Calcium
 
257
mg
26
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. Nutrition facts are sourced from the USDA Food Database. Values may vary depending on brand of ingredients used.

Equipment

12 inch cast iron skillet
Large Skillet
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