Broccoli With Garlic Bacon Parmesan Food

PARMESAN BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat a baking sheet on the lower rack in a 450 oven. Blanch 1 head chopped broccoli in boiling water with salt and sliced garlic for 1 minute; drain. Toss with a splash of olive oil, a handful each of breadcrumbs and parmesan, salt and pepper. Place on the hot baking sheet and top with more cheese and breadcrumbs; roast until golden, 15 minutes.

PARMESAN-ROASTED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Cut the broccoli florets from the thick stalks, leaving an inch or two of stalk attached to the florets, discarding the rest of the stalks. Cut the larger pieces through the base of the head with a small knife, pulling the florets apart. You should have about 8 cups of florets. Place the broccoli florets on a sheet pan large enough to hold them in a single layer. Toss the garlic on the broccoli and drizzle with 5 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until crisp-tender and the tips of some of the florets are browned.
• Remove the broccoli from the oven and immediately toss with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice, pine nuts, Parmesan, and basil. Serve hot.

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.

BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over high heat.
• Add garlic and lemon peel and stir 30 seconds.
• Add broccoli and toss to coat.
• Add 1/2 cup water.
• Cover skillet and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and water has cooked away, about 5 minutes.
• Add cheese and toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper.

ITALIAN BROCCOLI WITH BACON

Steps:

• Steam fresh broccoli, or microwave frozen or fresh bagged broccoli according to package directions.
• Drain any excess liquid and set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in nonstick skillet until done.
• Remove from skillet and crumble.
• Wipe most of the excess grease from the skillet.
• Saute onions and mushrooms in skillet until tender.
• Add broccoli to skillet.
• Stir in salad dressing.
• Add crumbled bacon.
• Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI AND BACON

Steps:

• Cook broccoli until tender Drain.
• While broccoli is cooking fry bacon till crisp, drain and crumble.
• Cook onion in drippings until wilted; stir in bread crumbs.
• Place broccoli on platter sprinkle with bacon onion and crumbs.