Quick Broccoli Gratin with Bacon

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Broccoli au Gratin with Bacon is a creamy and cheesy holiday side dish that is quick and easy to make with only 7 ingredients. It’s both a low carb and gluten-free side that will bring joy to your holiday table! 

Are you excited for Thanksgiving? I am already counting down the days. The food, family, friends, and all the joy that come with it…

I am just bursting with excitement! And I am so thankful for you and for the fact that you intend to grace your table with one of our recipes. 

May you and your guests enjoy this Broccoli Gratin as much as my family and I did.   

Besides its great flavor, this gratin recipe is quite simple to prepare! 

All that’s needed is broccoli, salt, garlic powder, bacon, cream cheese, cheddar, and Carnation Lactose-Free Evaporated Milk.

You can also use regular Carnation Evaporated Milk, but the Lactose-Free variety helps cut down on the lactose!

Moreover, all of the ingredients, including Carnation® Lactose-Free Evaporated Milk, are available at Walmart. 

Cool, right?

ABOUT CARNATION MILKS

Carnation Milks are a versatile ingredient that add rich taste and creamy texture like no other milk due to their lower amounts of water. That makes them ideal for cooking and baking.

They not only go well in desserts, as you may already know, but they are also perfect in savory dishes like our veggie au gratin recipe and more: soups, stews, dressings, sauces, pastas, etc.

But that’s not all! Carnation’s re-closable Tetra Packs provide added convenience. They can be kept in the fridge for up to 10 days and reused for other cooking occasions.

As you can see, Carnation now provides several dairy alternative options, including lactose-free, dairy-free, plant-based, gluten-free, organic and almond cooking milk. 

ABOUT NESTLÉ® CARNATION® LACTOSE-FREE EVAPORATED MILK

Are you lactose-avoidant or trying to reduce your lactose intake? Carnation® Lactose-Free Evaporated Milk would be a perfect option for you!

Just imagine making all your sweet and savory recipes richer and creamier with Carnation® Lactose-Free Evaporated Milk– all without worries.

Best of all, it’s from Nestlé, a brand that has been a trusted partner in American and Latin kitchens for 120 years.

Moreover, it has a fresh taste and minimal protein breakdown, thanks to a clever filtration technique. It’s a milk that is easily digestible, whether you are lactose-intolerant or not.

Storage is not an issue either! Just reclose and store in the fridge for up to 10 days.

You can find Carnation in Walmart’s baking aisle, available in 11 oz. Tetra Packs.

Now grab one and let’s go make the best broccoli au gratin ever, together! Shall we?

HOW TO MAKE BROCCOLI GRATIN WITH BACON

Place broiler rack about 8 inches from the source of heat. Then preheat the conventional oven to 400 F. Spray a medium baking dish with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.

Place broccoli in a microwave safe bowl with about 6 tbsp water, cover with a plate, and cook on high for about 3-4 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain! Arrange into the baking dish. 

Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, milk, salt, and garlic powder until smooth. Mix in bacon and half of the cheddar cheese. 

Pour mixture over the broccoli.

Then, sprinkle the other half of the cheddar on top.

Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Next, broil for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown.

Top with fresh oregano if you want to. Serve broccoli gratin and enjoy!

COOK’S NOTES FOR BROCCOLI AU GRATIN WITH BACON

• You can make this broccoli gratin recipe one day ahead, cover, and place in the fridge until it’s time to bake and serve. 
• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 30 days, but be aware that cream cheese sauce may separate and crumble. 
• To decrease the chance of this happening, use a full-fat cream cheese. 
• If desired, stir cooked onion and pepper into the cream cheese mixture to make it even tastier. 
• This broccoli au gratin recipe calls for no flour and, unlike other gratin recipes, doesn’t require you make a mornay sauce.
• For other delish sweet and savory recipes visit VeryBestBaking.com. They will brighten your holiday table… along with our brined turkey! 

From the Carnation family and mine to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

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Broccoli au Gratin with Bacon

Broccoli Gratin with Bacon is a creamy and cheesy holiday side dish that is quick and easy to make, with only 7 ingredients. It's both a low carb and gluten-free side that will brighten your table! 

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword broccoli au gratin, broccoli au gratin recipe, broccoli gratin, broccoli gratin recipe, gluten-free recipes, gratin, gratin recipe, holiday recipes, low carb recipes, side dish recipes, veggie gratin

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 14 minutes

Servings 12

Calories 335 kcal

Author Denise Browning

Ingredients

• 32 oz broccoli florets
• 16 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup Carnation® Lactose-Free Evaporated Milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 8 bacon strips cooked and chopped
• 3 cups white cheddar cheese shredded ( or any other melting cheese of choice)

Instructions

1. Place broiler rack about 8 inches from the source of heat. Then, preheat conventional oven at 400 F. Spray a medium baking dish with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.

2. Place broccoli in a microwave safe bowl with about 6 tbsp water, cover with a plate, and cook on high for about 3-4 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain! Arrange broccoli into the baking dish.

3. Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, milk, salt, and garlic powder until smooth. Mix in bacon and half of the cheddar cheese. Pour mixture over the broccoli.

4. Then, sprinkle the other half of the cheddar on top. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Next, press the broil button and let broil for about 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown. Sprinkle with fresh oregano if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

• You can make this broccoli gratin one day ahead, cover, and place in the fridge until it's time to bake and serve. 
• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 30 days, but be aware that cream cheese sauce may separate and crumble. 
• To decrease the chances of this, use a full-fat cream cheese. 
• If desired, stir cooked onion and pepper into the cream cheese mixture to make it even tastier. 
• This broccoli gratin calls for no flour and, unlike other gratin recipes, doesn't require you make a mornay sauce.   

Nutrition Facts

Broccoli au Gratin with Bacon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335 Calories from Fat 261

% Daily Value*

Fat 29g45%

Saturated Fat 15g75%

Cholesterol 81mg27%

Sodium 640mg27%

Potassium 354mg10%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 13g26%

Vitamin A 1267IU25%

Vitamin C 67mg81%

Calcium 301mg30%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.