Broccoli with Garlic, Bacon & Parmesan

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 6 Bacon strips, thick-sliced

• Produce

  • 3 lbs 2 bunches broccoli
  • 6 Garlic cloves

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Found on tasteofhome.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 bunches broccoli (about 3 pounds), stems removed, cut into florets
• 6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 to 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

• Directions Fill a 6-qt. stockpot two-thirds full with water; add salt and bring to a boil over high heat. In batches, add broccoli and cook 2-3 minutes or until broccoli turns bright green; remove with a slotted spoon. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan. Add oil to drippings; heat over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until garlic is fragrant (do not allow to brown). Add broccoli; cook until broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon; sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 8 servings. Originally published as Broccoli with Garlic, Bacon & Parmesan in Taste of Homes Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2012, p12 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: thumbnails-i, container: taboola-native-stream-thumbnails, placement: Native Stream Thumbnails, target_type: mix });

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