Low-carbon keto broccoli with bacon and cream cheese sauce.
340 g broccoli
340 g bacon
226g grated cheddar cheese
64 ml heavy cream
56 g butter
1 tsp chopped garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 32 ml chicken stock if you prefer a thinner cheese sauce. Add broth before cream and bring to a boil.
1
Boil broccoli for about 10-12 minutes until tender, then strain and let cool.
2
Cut bacon strips into 0.5-0.6 cm pieces and fry until crisp.
3
Remove bacon from skillet and let cool on paper towels to absorb excess fat.
4
Cut the broccoli into large chunks.
5
Preheat a large saucepan and melt the butter in it.
6
Add heavy cream to a saucepan and cook over medium heat 1 minutestirring all the time.
7
Add garlic and cook some more 1 minute.
8
Add a pinch of salt and some pepper, then stir.
9
Add the cheddar and cook until the cheese is completely melted, stirring constantly.
10
Remove from heat, add broccoli and bacon, and stir.
Nutritional value
Serving size: 1
Servings: 4
- One serving
- Calories 481
- % daily value *
- Net carbohydrates 4.5g2%
* Percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet with macro balance of 75% fat, 20% protein, 5% digestible carbohydrates, and 30g fiber
Ingredients
340 g broccoli
340 g bacon
226g grated cheddar cheese
64 ml heavy cream
56 g butter
1 tsp Add broth before cream and bring to a boil.
Recipe
1
Boil broccoli for about 10-12 minutes until tender, then strain and let cool.
2
Cut bacon strips into 0.5-0.6 cm pieces and fry until crisp.
3
Remove bacon from skillet and let cool on paper towels to absorb excess fat.
4
Cut the broccoli into large chunks.
5
Preheat a large saucepan and melt the butter in it.
6
Add heavy cream to a saucepan and cook over medium heat 1 minutestirring all the time.
7
Add garlic and cook some more 1 minute.
8
Add a pinch of salt and some pepper, then stir.
9
Add the cheddar and cook until the cheese is completely melted, stirring constantly.
10
Remove from heat, add broccoli and bacon, and stir.
Broccoli with bacon and cheese sauce
