Creamy Bacon & Broccoli Parmesan

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A rich, low-carb keto main course featuring tender broccoli smothered in a cheesy bacon cream sauce, perfect for busy weeknights. This American-inspired keto recipe (low-carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs broccoli, bacon, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz broccoli
• 4 oz bacon
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut broccoli into 1-inch florets and trim stems. Steam in a covered pot with 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes until crisp-tender, then drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook for 5 minutes, flipping occasionally, until crisp and golden brown; remove bacon and set aside, leaving 2 tbsp bacon fat in the pan.
3. Step 3: Add minced garlic to the bacon fat and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant, then stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Step 4: Add drained broccoli, 2 tbsp crumbled bacon, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Toss gently for 2 minutes until broccoli is coated and cheese melts, adding 1 tbsp reserved cooking water if sauce is too thick.