Creamy Italian Broccoli Recipes

KETO CREAMY BROCCOLI WITH BACON

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400F. In a large pan over medium-high heat, cook chopped bacon for 2-3 minutes or until almost crispy.
• Remove bacon from pan and to the same pan, add the butter, garlic, broccoli, garlic powder, crushed red pepper and a dash of salt and pepper. Sautee for 2-3 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the heavy cream, cheese, and cooked bacon.
• Transfer to preheated oven and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the broccoli is cooked to desired doneness. Serve as a side or eat as a main meal!

ITALIAN-STYLE BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.

CREAMY BROCCOLI DIP

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to boil. Add the broccoli and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Pat dry. Alternatively, you can drain the broccoli and immediately add to the food processor (just chill the dip before serving).
• Transfer the broccoli to a food processor and add the mayonnaise, milk, parsley, chives, lime juice, dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Pulse to make a smooth dip. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped dill. Leftover broccoli dip will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. (Makes about 1 1/2 cups of dip.)
• Serve with broccoli florets and ridged potato chips.

CREAMY BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package.
• Drain; rinse with cold water until cool.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine sour cream, cheese, mayonnaise, milk and garlic; blend well.
• In large bowl, combine broccoli, tomatoes, carrot and basil.
• Add cooked rotini; mix well.
• Add sour cream mixture; toss gently to mix thoroughly.
• Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

BROCCOLI IN CREAM

Steps:

• Wash broccoli and trim stems.
• Cut stalks about the size or you thumb.
• Add broccoli to boiling salted water, add sugar and butter and return to boiling for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Drain immediately and set on paper towelling to dry.
• Place on serving dish and top with Cream Sauce.
• Cream Sauce:.
• Heat butter in saucepan, add cream, lemon juice, salt and pepper, stirring with a wire whisk constantly, until slightly thickened.
• Do not bring to boil.