Low Carb Broccoli Gratin

This Broccoli Gratin will have you looking at broccoli and cheese in a whole new light. The tender broccoli and savory sauce round out a low carb dinner perfectly.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword broccoli, cheese, cream cheese, gluten free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings Servings

Calories 292kcal

Author Brandy

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb Broccoli * florets - fresh or frozen
4 ounces cream cheese
2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic minced - or 1 tsp granulated powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
8 oz cheddar cheese

Optional Garnish

6 slices bacon *Optional - Cooked Crispy and Chopped
3 green onions * optional - chopped
squeeze of lemon *cuts the bitter flavor of the broccoli

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F or 218°C. Prepare a casserole dish by oiling or buttering.
Fry bacon and chop when cooled if using. Steam the broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes in a covered dish in the microwave on high.
You don't want the broccoli to get mushy, just steamed until bright green.
In a medium saucepan, combine garlic, cream cheese and almond milk over medium/low heat. Add spices and Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
DO NOT LET THIS MIXTURE BOIL! Stir in half of the shredded cheese and ¾ of the chopped crispy bacon pieces and mix until melted.
Once the cheese sauce is melted and uniform, turn off the heat and toss in the broccoli florets and squeeze of lemon if using. Stir to coat.
Transfer the broccoli to the prepared casserole dish and top with with the remaining cheddar cheese and bake covered for 20 minutes.
Uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes so the cheese can brown. Serve with chopped green onions for garnish.

Notes

The nutritional info for this recipe includes the optional ingredients. If you don't use them, you can subtract one net carb per serving.

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