Broccoli with Cheese and Bacon Topping
Transform your weeknight vegetable game with this irresistible Broccoli with Cheese and Bacon Topping! Tender-crisp broccoli florets are elevated with a velvety homemade cheddar cheese sauce, infused with a touch of garlic for extra flavor. Crispy crumbled bacon adds a smoky, savory crunch that perfectly complements the creamy cheese and fresh greens. This delectable side dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an easy yet impressive addition to any meal. Whether you're serving it alongside roasted chicken or as a holiday table centerpiece, this broccoli recipe is guaranteed to steal the spotlight. Perfectly cheesy, delightfully indulgent, and utterly satisfying, it’s the ultimate comfort food upgrade!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccoli florets
- 4 pieces bacon strips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 cups water
Instructions
Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Add the broccoli florets to the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon strips over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Arrange the cooked broccoli on a serving platter or individual plates. Drizzle the cheese sauce evenly over the broccoli.
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top of the cheese sauce.
Serve immediately as a tasty side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.4 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.1 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2769 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 71.7 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 1567 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 914 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
