Loaded Broccoli Bake
Side Dishes
Ingredients
1 bag frozen broccoli florets, cooked
1/2 red pepper, finely chopped
3 T chopped onion
5 slices cooked crispy bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
3 T butter
8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. granulated garlic
Directions
Preheat oven to 350. In large sauce pan, add butter, onion and red pepper. Cook until onions are light brown and translucent and peppers are soft.
Add in cream, milk, salt, pepper, cayenne and garlic and bring to a light boil.
Add in shredded cheese and whisk quickly over medium heat until a thick, cheesy sauce forms.
Place broccoli into a greased baking dish and sprinkle in had the cooked bacon evenly throughout.
Pour cheese sauce over broccoli and make sure it is mixed well.
Sprinkle with remaining bacon and extra shredded cheese, if desired.
Bake at 350 for 20 to 30 or until hot and bubbly throughout. Serve immediately.