1/2 cup raw bacon (about 4-6 slices) chopped into small pieces (optional)

1 tablespoon butter

4-5 cloves garlic minced or crushed

3 cups broccoli florets

1/2 teaspoon

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup heavy cream or light cream or half & half

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar, or your

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar, or your favorite melting cheese

1/4 cup parmesan cheese optional

Preheat oven to 400F.

In a large pan over medium-high heat, cook chopped bacon for 2-3 minutes or until almost crispy.

Remove bacon from the pan and to the same pan, add the butter, garlic, broccoli, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and a dash of salt and pepper.

Sautee for 2-3 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant.

Add the heavy cream, cheese, and cooked bacon.

Transfer to the preheated oven and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the broccoli is cooked to desired doneness.

Serve as a side or eat as a main meal!

Calories: 341kcal

Carbs: 8g

Protein: 9g

Fat: 31g