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Cheesy Broccoli with Bacon

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Updated Mar 1, 2016
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Gobble up bits of broccoli covered with an easy cheese sauce and sprinkled with smoky bacon. 15-minute side!

Cheesy Broccoli with Bacon

  • Prep Time 5 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh broccoli flowerets (about 6 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar Jack and American cheese blend (8 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon or toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Place broccoli and water in rectangular microwavable dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one edge or corner 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on High about 5 minutes or until hot and crisp-tender.
  • Step 
    2
    Drain broccoli; return to dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle bacon over top.

Nutrition

110 Calories
8g Total Fat
7g Protein
2g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
110
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
Saturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
20mg
Sodium
170mg
Total Carbohydrate
2g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Protein
7g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1 High-Fat Meat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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