CREAMY BROCCOLI BACON BAKE





CREAMY BROCCOLI BACON BAKE

This side dish surprised me not only in taste – tastes great, but also in that it looked really quite attractive in the serving dish as well.  Sometimes simple and quick is best.  We loved this side dish.

6 cups small broccoli florets (1.5 L)
Sauce:
8 oz regular cream cheese, softened (250 g)
1/cup almond milk (60 mL)
2 tbsp mayonnaise (30 mL)
1 tsp crushed garlic (5 mL)
6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (250 mL)

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

In pot in boiling water, cook broccoli florets 4 minutes.  Drain.

In food processor, process cream cheese, almond milk, mayonnaise and garlic until smooth.  Stir into broccoli and turn out into an 8-inch (20 cm) square casserole dish.  Sprinkle with bacon bits and Cheddar cheese.  Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

Yield:  6 servings
1 serving
288.9 calories
14.8 g protein
24.2 g fat
0.2 g fiber
2.7 g net carbs