Description
A comforting dish that transforms ordinary broccoli into a sensational experience with garlic sauce and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 strips bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: toasted garlic chips, red pepper flakes, or grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Prep the broccoli: Wash and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, keeping the drippings in the skillet.
- Sauté the garlic: Add butter to the skillet with bacon drippings. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the broccoli: Toss in the broccoli florets and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender but still bright green.
- Combine ingredients: Add the crispy bacon back to the skillet and toss everything. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot: Transfer to a serving dish, optionally garnish with red pepper flakes or grated cheese.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the broccoli to ensure it retains a delightful crunch. Using fresh garlic is crucial for flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: broccoli, garlic, bacon, side dish, quick recipe, healthy, comfort food