Creamy Cheesy Broccoli Mash with Bacon-
Creamy Cheesy Broccoli Mash with Bacon is a low-carb, keto gluten-free side dish and a most delicious way to serve broccoli.
Sponsored By: Mahon Menorca Cheese
Creamy Cheesy Broccoli Mash with Bacon is pureed broccoli that is made creamy and flavorful with Mahon Menorca Semi-Cured Cheese or Gouda Cheese, butter, garlic, spices and topped with a splash of cream, a little more grated cheese, and bacon crumbles.
This lively-colored, rich and creamy vegetable mash is so comforting and unbelievably tasty that even my picky, broccoli-hating, teen son ate this and declared it the only way to eat broccoli!
When I first served it to my son he scrunched up his face and said: “This is so green and I don’t like broccoli, mom!”
But I was determined to get him, to try it, so I said: “I need an honest opinion from someone I know is blunt and unfiltered”.
He tried it and said “ Wow, mom you hit that out of the park! You actually made broccoli taste good.”
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I used Mahon Menorca Semi-Cured Cheese in this dish because of its outstanding flavor and texture.
Mahon Menorca Cheese is available in 3 delicious varieties:
- Tender: A soft, yellowish-white colored cheese with very little crust. Soft and creamy texture with a milky buttery flavor and an acidulous touch. ( 21- 60 days).
- Semi-Cured: A firm but easy to cut cheese with an ivory color and an orange crust. It has a milky tasty and more developed flavors with a buttery nutty taste. (2-5 months).
- Cured: A firm, hard, mature cheese that has a very developed flavor, aroma, and a complex intense aftertaste. Hints of old wood, tanned leather, or a wine cellar. A treat for cheese connoisseurs. (more than 5 months).
I was so relieved when I found out that the Mahon Menorca Cheese is available in the USA and can be purchased at these stores and shops:
Fairway, West Side Market, Gourmet Garage, Saveway, Wholefoods, Kroger, Costco, Central Markets, Central and Town & Country Markets.
Creamy Cheesy Broccoli Mash with Bacon
Ingredients:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ½ tablespoon butter, melted
- ½ cup grated Mahon Menorca Semi-Cured Cheese, or grated Gouda Cheese, divided in half
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
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Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C). Chop broccoli into florets.
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan and add broccoli florets. Boil on medium-high for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain broccoli in a colander. Stack a few paper towels together and dump broccoli onto paper towels.
- Wrap broccoli in paper towels and press down in the colander to squeeze out any excess water.
- Add to a food processor: the broccoli florets, garlic cloves, sea salt, black pepper, melted butter and ¼ cup of the grated Cheese.
- Process until a smooth green paste forms.
- Add the broccoli paste to one 24-ounce shallow baking or au gratin dish (divide into two 12-ounce baking dishes).
- Spread evenly in the dish and drag a fork along the top of the broccoli mash to form grooves.
- Drizzle the heavy cream over the top and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup grated cheese.
- Bake at 350° F (180° C) for 15 minutes.
- Once cook time is done broil on low for 2 minutes to brown the cheese on top lightly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle the top with the cooked crumbled bacon. Serve warm.
Nutritional Data: Yield: 4 servings, Serving size: ½ cup, Calories: 212, Carbs: 3g, Net Carbs: 2g, Fiber: 1g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Sugars: 1g.
*all recipe data are estimates based on the products I used*
Printable Recipe Card with Photo Instructions Below:
Creamy Cheesy Broccoli Mash with Bacon
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ½ tablespoon butter melted
- ½ cup grated Mahon Menorca Semi-Cured Cheese, or grated Gouda Cheese divided in half
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 slice bacon cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C). Chop broccoli into florets.
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan and add broccoli florets. Boil on medium-high for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain broccoli in a colander. Stack a few paper towels together and dump broccoli onto paper towels.
- Wrap broccoli in paper towels and press down in the colander to squeeze out any excess water.
- Add to a food processor: the broccoli florets, garlic cloves, sea salt, black pepper, melted butter and ¼ cup of the grated Cheese.
- Process until a smooth green paste forms.
- Add the broccoli paste to one 24-ounce shallow baking Au Gratin dish (or divide into two 12-ounce baking dishes).
- Spread evenly in the dish and drag a fork along the top of the broccoli mash to form grooves.
- Drizzle the heavy cream over the top and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup grated cheese.
- Bake at 350° F (180° C) for 15 minutes.
- Once cook time is done broil on low for 2 minutes to brown the cheese lightly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle the cooked crumbled bacon over the top. Serve warm.
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nicole (thespicetrain.com)
This looks and sounds absolutely awesome! I am generally not a big fan of broccoli but I can definitely get on board with this delicious mash, what a great idea. Thanks for sharing, Stacey! 🙂
Stacey
Thank you so much, Nicole, I'm a big fan of your work and gorgeous photos!!
Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica
This looks DELISH!! Love this sort of yummy cheesy broccoli dish. Will make it!
Catherine Baez
This dish looks heavenly, and I'm picky about how I eat my broccoli! My hubby loves this veggie too. Gonna have to make it for him, I'm sure he'll love it. Can't wait to try it.
Mirlene
This broccoli mash sounds delicious. Definitely, something I can see myself enjoying with my family. I also like the added touch of bacon.
Yang
Such a yummy combination! I love that it's healthy with mostly broccoli in the dish. <3
Meredith
Oh my goodness this cheesy broccoli mash looks just amazing! Pinning to make for our next holiday meal!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!
Oh my goodness this looks amazing and definitely the perfect way to eat loads and loads of veggies!
Stacey
Thank you, Kari. Yes, you end up eating more broccoli that you otherwise would.
Jennifer Fisher
How amazingly tasty this must be! While it's hard to sneak in green veggies, I'm glad the son approved - pretty sure mine would too (how could you not!!)
Stacey
Thanks, Jennifer, he is most suspicious of all green veggies, lol.
ChihYu
What a gorgeous and delicious meal! Saving it for later !
Stacey
Thank you, ChihYu 🙂
Katie Beck
I make tons of mashed cauliflower and sweet and white potatoes, but I have never thought of broccoli. This looks so good and i will definitely be trying this. And double bonus - broccoli is the only vegetable I can get all five of my kids to eat without someone crying...cheese on it? Even better!!
Stacey
Thank you, Katie, I hope your kiddos enjoy it 🙂
linda spiker
Dreamy...bacon and cheese. Win/win!
Stacey
I agree, Linda 🙂
Annemarie
This cheese sounds so good! I've never tried it. My family would love this dish.
Stacey
Thank you, Annemarie 🙂 The cheese is amazing!
Jean
I didn't even know you can make a mash with broccoli but now I have to try this out! What a delicious low carb side dish.
Stacey
It's like a creamy puree of broccoli and very delish!
Cynthia | What A Girl Eats
This sounds so yummy! But that cheese! I'm super intrigued. Cheese makes anything taste fabulous!
Stacey
Thank you, Cynthia! I'm obsessed with the Spanish cheese. It absolutely the best cheese!
Hope
This looks so good, what a great way to get a good dose of broccoli in you! I bet it goes so well with the bacon, my family would love this, pinned for later 🙂
Stacey
Thank you, Hope 🙂
Raia Todd
Oh my goodness, you definitely can't go wrong with a broccoli/cheese/bacon combo! Yum!
Stacey
Yes, Raia, it is all good! Thank you 🙂
Tessa Simpson
I am always looking for ways to jazz up broccoli..this looks perfect!
Stacey
Me too, Tessa, my kids don't love broccoli so I have to be creative 🙂
Renee D Kohley
Oh gosh that cheese is just EVERYTHING! Thank you for the easy to follow step by step!
Stacey
Awe, thank you, Renee 🙂
Joni Gomes
I make a lot of mashed potatoes but never thought to do it with broccoli! This looks delicious cannot wait to try it!
Stacey
Thank you, Joni 🙂