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 bring joy to your holiday table!
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Nestlé for this Broccoli Gratin with Bacon post. All opinions are 100% mine.
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?
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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. They are perfect for making this broccoli gratin!
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 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 tablespoon 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 best turkey brine!
From the Carnation family and mine to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!
PIN & ENJOY!
Broccoli Gratin with Bacon
Equipment
- mixer
Ingredients
- 32 oz broccoli florets
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup Carnation® Lactose-Free Evaporated Milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 bacon strips cooked and chopped
- 3 cups white cheddar cheese shredded ( or any other melting cheese of choice)
Instructions
- 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.
- Place broccoli in a microwave safe bowl with about 6 tablespoon 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.
- 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, 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
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Dawn says
What are the carbs per portion please I'm making it for 6 not 12
Denise Browning says
Hi Dawn! The net carbs (total carbs minus fiber) are 6 grams per portion. Whether you make it for 6 or 12, the nutritional facts are the same per portion. Of course, if you are using the same amount of ingredients of this recipe but serving 6 instead of 12 people, those 6 people will eat double. This means, that instead of consuming 6 g net carbs they will consume 12 grams.
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
I happen to love broccoli any way that it is prepared. Now those broccoli haters, I think this will convince them to give it another try.
Denise Browning says
Thank you. My husband is not a big fan of broccoli but he enjoyed this casserole a lot.
Mimi says
This is a wonderful gratin. I tend to only roast or steam broccoli. I need to start being more creative!
Aracelis says
This broccoli gratin looks delicious! I love this recipe, perfect for Thanksgiving
John / Kitchen Riffs says
I love any and all gratins! So good, aren't they? I've made something similar in the past -- love the combo of broccoli and cheese. And bacon, of course. 🙂 Thanks!
Ideasandcreams says
No sabes lo que me gusta el broccoli después de todos sus beneficios para la salud. Esa leche evaporada Carnation la usaba mi mamá siempre en sus recetas. Era una maravilla el toque que le daba. Fantástica receta !
Denise Browning says
Muchas gracias. Sin Carnation Leche Evaporada hace maravillas.
angiesrecipes says
Can't remember when I last time made a gratin! I need to make this ASAP. It looks so comforting and delicious..absolutely irresistible with that golden cheese topping!
Denise Browning says
Thank you Angie! This is an easya nd delish dish. It is also quite comfortinga nd ideal for this time of the year.
Andrés Schmucke says
I love Brocoli and i love bacon so this recipe is a perfect match for me.
Denise Browning says
You will love this one. It is a true crowd-pleaser!
Roxy Jimenez says
This looks so yummy. I can't wait to try this with my family. I am always looking for yummy ways for my kiddos to eat their veggies.
Denise Browning says
Roxy, me too! This is an easy way to make them eat veggies. Mine loved this dish!
Tatu says
You had me at ya gratin!
What a great dish for the season!
Denise Browning says
It is an easya nd delish side for the holidays and an everyday dish too.
Balvinder says
My daughter is fan of broccoli and that's why have tried many recipes with it, .But this is something new to me! Pinning this beautiful dish to try soon.
Denise Browning says
Thank you for sharing! One of my daughters is also a fan of broccoli. It is quicker to prepare this dish than potato gratin. It also contains less carb. Happy Thanksgiving!