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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli and Cauliflower with Bacon

This indulgent Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli and Cauliflower with Bacon makes the most amazing side dish. It's a one skillet recipe filled with tender cauliflower and vibrant broccoli simmering in a creamy garlic sauce topped off with gooey cheese and crispy bacon!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: 200+ Easy Side Dish Recipes Every Mom Needs
Keyword: broccoli, cauliflower, side, side dish, vegetables
Servings: 6
Author: Carrian Cheney

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Bacon roughly chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 Onions diced
  • 1 Head Broccoli Florets trimmed and stems discarded
  • 1 Head Cauliflower Florets stems discarded
  • 5 Cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Black Pepper
  • 1½ Cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice fresh
  • 3/4 Cup Mozzarella shredded
  • 1/3 Cup Parmesan grated
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Instructions

  • In an oven safe pan over medium heat, fry the bacon until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Set aside.
    8 oz Bacon
  • Drain most of the bacon fat from the pan, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Melt the butter in the pan and add the onion, cooking until transparent, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    2 Tablespoons Butter, 1/2 Onions
  • Add the broccoli, cauliflower and garlic and season with salt and pepper and cook while stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes, or until bright in color and fragrant.
    1 Head Broccoli Florets, 1 Head Cauliflower Florets, 5 Cloves Garlic, Kosher Salt, Fresh Black Pepper
  • Pour in the cream, reducing the heat down to medium low and allow to simmer for about 3-4 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
    1½ Cups Heavy Cream
  • Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir again.
    1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • Top with the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Place in the oven. Broil until cheese is bubbling and golden, about 2-3 minutes.
    3/4 Cup Mozzarella, 1/3 Cup Parmesan
  • Top with bacon and a pinch of pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1145IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 0.4mg