Cheesy Broccoli and Bacon Casserole
Make this casserole to accompany any meal with chicken, fish, beef or pork.
Equipment
- 1 large measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- 1 frying pan to fry the bacon
- 1 knife
- 1 microwave=safe dish
- 1 Large spoon
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli cut in florets
- 1 Tbsp. water
- 4 strips bacon or turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1-1/2 tsp. cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp. dry sherry
- 1-1/2 cups cream
- 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/3 cup Parmesan
- 1/2 cup mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe dish with1 tablespoon of water.
- Microwave for two minutes.
- Stir and cook for another minute.
- Drain the broccoli and set aside.
- Cook the bacon until crisp. Drain and pat dry.
- Saute garlic and onion in butter for three minutes or untilsoft.
- Add the Italian seasoning and stir to combine.
- In a large measuring cup, whisk together the cornstarch, sherry and cream.
- Add the parsley, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and garlicpowder. Stir to combine.
- Add to the vegetables and stir until thickened.
- Add the broccoli and bacon. Stir gently to coat and combine.
- Pour into a greased baking dish.
- Top with cheese, more bacon and almonds.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and thealmonds are slightly browned.