Best Creamy Broccoli Bacon Recipe You Will Love
This Broccoli Bacon recipe is the perfect way to add some crunch and flavor to your day! If you’re a fan of bacon, you’re going to crave more of this tasty dish! It’s such a simple way to cook and eat broccoli!
Be sure to check out my Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Cheese Casserole for another fun and delicious way to add more broccoli to your diet.
This one skillet meal is a fast and easy dinner recipe that will have everyone running for the table. Is it an entree? Is it a side dish? It’s whatever you want it to be!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS BROCCOLI BACON RECIPE
- Has just 6 simple ingredients!
- A perfect way to add more veggies to your daily diet.
- Makes a quick meal fast that the entire family will love.
Broccoli Microgreen Nutrition
Broccoli microgreens are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. They are especially high in vitamins A, C, and K. One cup of broccoli microgreens contains:
- Vitamin A: 100% of the RDA
- Vitamin C: 70% of the RDA
- Vitamin K: 80% of the RDA
- Folate: 20% of the RDA
- Pantothenic acid: 10% of the RDA
- Potassium: 10% of the RDA
- Magnesium: 8% of the RDA
- Iron: 6% of the RDA
- Calcium: 4% of the RDA
- Zinc: 4% of the RDA
Broccoli is also a good source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants.
Health Benefits of Broccoli
The health benefits of broccoli microgreens are largely due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content. Broccoli can help boost immunity due to its high vitamin C content. This can help to boost immunity and fight off infection. Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect cells from damage.
There are so many reasons to add broccoli to your diet and this tasty creamy broccoli and bacon side dish is a real winner!
Bacon and Broccoli recipe – Ingredients
You just need a few simple ingredients to make this Broccoli bacon recipe!
- bacon – cook the bacon and dice it up or use bacon pieces that are already cooked
- onion – I like to use a sweeter onion for this recipe. Just pick your favorite type and chop it up.
- garlic – You can mince your own garlic or cheat like I do and buy it already minced in a jar.
- heavy cream – Don’t skimp on this. It adds a richness and creamy texture.
- broccoli florets – You can buy these already chopped up in a bag as well to save on prep time.
- mozzarella – Adding mozzarella cheese is the perfect flavor.
How to make broccoli with bacon
Here is a quick and easy step-by-step guide to show you how to make this bacon and broccoli recipe.
Step 1: Cook the bacon
Cook the bacon in a skillet until it’s done. Take out the bacon and let the grease drain on a paper towel.
Step 2: Cook the onion
Add the chopped onion to the skillet (use the bacon grease to cook it!) and cook it for 2-3 minutes.
Step 3: Cook the broccoli
Put the florets in the skillet and let it cook for about 3 minutes. It should be bright green in color.
Add in the garlic and stir.
Step 4: add the heavy cream
Pour the cream into the skillet and reduce the heat to low.
This will help the cream thicken up and should take about 3-4 minutes.
Once the sauce has thickened up, add in the bacon and toss to combine all the ingredients.
Step 5: Top with cheese
Add mozzarella cheese and let it melt. Top with more bacon and even chives or green onions.
Step 6 Serve Your Creamy Broccoli Bacon
Now you’re ready to serve this fantastic creamy veggie dish!
Can I use frozen broccoli instead of fresh?
Yes, you could use frozen broccoli if you’d like but I do think that fresh broccoli tastes better. Frozen broccoli will release water and moisture and could make the dish soggy.
Helpful Tips
Make sure that when you’re cutting the florets, you make them smaller in size. You want to be able to eat them without feeling like you’re chewing on a giant tree!
How to store
If you have leftovers from this broccoli and bacon recipe, you’re in luck! Just add them to an airtight container and store them in the fridge. You can reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave the next time you want to eat it.
Are you looking for even more favorite broccoli side dish recipes? Check out these tasty ideas for cooking and enjoying broccoli.
Creamy Broccoli Bacon Recipe
You're going to love the flavor of this broccoli and bacon recipe!
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 5 tbsp garlic, minced (I cheat and buy the minced garlic in a jar!)
- 1 ½ C heavy cream
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 1 c mozzarella, shredded
Instructions
Cook the bacon in a skillet until it's done. Take out the bacon and let the grease drain on a paper towel.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet (use the bacon grease to cook it!) and cook it for 2-3 minutes.
Put the florets in the skillet and let it cook for about 3 minutes. It should be bright green in color. Add in the garlic and stir.
Pour the cream into the skillet and reduce the heat to low. This will help the cream thicken up and should take about 3-4 minutes.
Once the sauce has thickened up, add in the bacon and toss to combine all the ingredients.
Add mozzarella cheese and let it melt. Top with more bacon and even chives or green onions.
Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and adults. Angela has also taught cooking classes and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Instant Pot Table. Follow her on Pinterest!
