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    Culinary Lion » Recipes » Keto Dinner Recipes » Keto Side Dishes » Easy Cheesy Broccoli Bacon Casserole

    Easy Cheesy Broccoli Bacon Casserole

    by Frank Campanella Leave a Comment

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    You won't find a more simple keto side dish that packs this much flavor and with only a few key ingredients. You'll have this low carb casserole on the table in no time making this a budget friendly tasty side dish.

    Cheesy Broccoli Bacon Casserole

    This is a simple recipe that can be prepared the day before and is a great side dish for just about any occasion. I enjoy creamy cheesy sauces as much as the next person but sometimes I just don’t want that heavy richness but I don’t want boring broccoli either. This is the perfect compromise giving you the bacon and the cheese but not drowning it in heavy cream or cream cheese. Another reason I enjoyed this preparation is because you get that roasted broccoli texture as well as the bacon and cheese making this a double whammy for my taste buds.

    When choosing what type of cheese for this dish think about two factors, first what are you serving along with the broccoli and what cheeses are leftover in the fridge and need to get used up. Use as many or as few types of cheese as you want and use more or less than this recipe calls for. Today I used a mix of white cheddar, fontina, Gouda and jarlsberg that I had leftover from a charcuterie board. You could use softer cheeses like Gorgonzola, Brie or goat cheeses as well depending on your palate. Adding the bacon fat to the dish is not mandatory either, if you wanted to use another oil or butter that’s great and if you wanted to omit the added fat all together that’s up to you. The beauty of simple side dishes like this is you can customize it anyway you like. Add different ingredients like, mushrooms, cauliflower, onions or peppers if you like or substitute prosciutto instead of bacon. Get creative with it and let me know what you come up with.

    Cheesy Broccoli Bacon Casserole

    Last note. This dish can be prepared days in advance and just needs to be cooked in the oven when it’s time to serve, you can also meal prep this by making small individual portions and roasting them in small batches as needed. I’m a big fan of mini cast iron skillets for when you don’t want to keep reheating the same sides over and over. Just scoop out what you want for that meal and leave the rest until next time.

    Cheesy Broccoli Bacon Casserole

    Easy Cheesy Broccoli Bacon Casserole

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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Casserole, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 344 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 heads Broccoli
    • 1 pound Bacon
    • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded
    • 2 Chicken Bouillon Optional
    • 2 tsp Real Salt
    • 1 tsp Black Pepper
    • 1 tsp Granulated Onion
    • 1 tsp Granulated Garlic

    Instructions
     

    • Cook bacon in oven at 375 for about 15 minutes to desired crispiness.
    • Cut broccoli florets into bite size pieces, then grate the stems with a box grater or rough chop.
    • Boil broccoli in a pot of water with about a tsp of salt and 2 chicken bouillon cubes (optional) 
    • Cook broccoli for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still firm, then drain and rinse in cold water to stop cooking process.
    • Pour broccoli in large mixing bowl, add shredded cheddar cheese 
    • Chop up cooked bacon and add bacon fat to the broccoli bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix cheese, bacon and broccoli then pour into casserole pan.
    • Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 16gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 967mgPotassium: 691mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1380IUVitamin C: 162.7mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 1.7mg
    Keyword Bacon, Broccoli, Cheesy
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    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Cheesy Broccoli Bacon Casserole
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 344 Calories from Fat 234
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 26g40%
    Saturated Fat 10g63%
    Cholesterol 53mg18%
    Sodium 967mg42%
    Potassium 691mg20%
    Carbohydrates 10g3%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 16g32%
    Vitamin A 1380IU28%
    Vitamin C 162.7mg197%
    Calcium 251mg25%
    Iron 1.7mg9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Hey Everyone, My name is Frank Campanella. I've spent the last 20 years as a chef in restaurants throughout the mid Atlantic cooking everything from seafood and steak to classic pub grub. Now I'm taking all thoses recipes and giving them a low carb/ Keto facelift. I hope you love flavorful delicious food because that is the only recipe you will find here. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to sign up for the mailing list so you can get all the latest recipes.

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