Bacon Roasted Broccoli Recipes

ROASTED BROCCOLI AND BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven 375F/190C.
• Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces and wash and rinse. Spin in a salad spinner to remove as much moisture as possible.
• Peel and cut onion into large chunks, leaving chunks intact without separating into layers.
• Cut bacon into small chunks.
• Transfer spun broccoli and onion chunks to prepared baking sheet and mix with 2-3 tablespoons extra light olive oil (or any neutral flavored oil).
• Scatter bacon pieces over the broccoli and onions.
• Season with some salt and pepper.
• Roast for 20 minutes, then stir with a spatula, breaking up the onion chunks and doing your best to turn the pieces over for even roasting.
• Roast for another 10-15 minutes.
• Serve immediately. Serve with lemon wedges, dried chili flakes, or fresh grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH BACON

Steps:

• Wash and cut broccoli in medium florets
• In a bowl combine 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 minced cloves of garlic, 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Add broccoli and toss well until all florets are covered in the olive oil mixture.
• Spread broccoli on a foil lined baking sheet and roast at 400 F for about 12 minutes until tender.
• While the broccoli are roasting in the oven, cook bacon and cut in small pieces.
• When broccoli are ready, mix in bacon and serve warm.

ROASTED BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the broccoli together with the oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Spread the broccoli in an evenly spaced single layer onto a baking sheet. Roast until the florets just begin to char and the stems have softened slightly, 15 to 20 minutes.
• In the meantime, add the bacon to a small skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until the fat has rendered and the bacon is almost crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the onion to the skillet and cook until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute.
• Add the roasted broccoli to a large bowl and pour the bacon dressing over the top along with the walnuts, tossing to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC, BACON & PARMESAN

Steps:

• Fill a 6-qt. stockpot two-thirds full with water; add salt and bring to a boil over high heat. In batches, add broccoli and cook until broccoli turns bright green, 2-3 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan., Add oil to drippings; heat over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, 2-3 minutes (do not allow to brown). Add broccoli; cook until broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon; sprinkle with cheese.