With four kids, my hubby and I have realized more than ever how important it is for us to take time out for date nights. The past couple of weeks we’ve been very intentional to go out to dinner together at least every other week. Recently, Outback Steakhouse has been the restaurant of choice. It’s such an easy restaurant for keto friendly meals, and they have a loaded broccoli side that is to die for. Today at lunch I was trying to figure out what to make because I have yet to make it to the grocery store after a crazy busy weekend. As I looked around my fridge I spotted fresh broccoli that needed to be cooked, and the first thing that came to mind was making a similar dish to what we have been eating at Outback each week, but adding bacon. This Loaded Broccoli turned out so good! I’m still stuffed from lunch. It was so easy to make. It can be served stand-alone or with a big juicy steak. I’m telling y’all, this Keto way of life feeds us well and Loaded Broccoli that is keto friendly /Low Carb did not disappoint!
As I was thinking about what kind of cheese sauce to make, I decided to modify the sauce for my Creamy Parmesan Garlic Pork Chops by adding more cheddar cheese. It worked perfectly! Doesn’t this keto friendly/low carb Loaded Broccoli look divine? If you don’t already have a cast iron skillet, they are super cheap on Amazon. I’ve got several that I use all the time.
How to Make Loaded Broccoli:
Loaded Broccoli {keto/low carb}
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh broccoli
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 oz cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup bacon crumbles
Instructions
- Chop and wash fresh broccoli. (I cut mine into bigger pieces.)
- Steam or boil until desired tenderness then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet add all other ingredients except bacon crumbles and whisk until combined.
- Cook on low/medium heat approx 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens whisking continuously.
- Add broccoli to cheese sauce and stir to combine.
- Top with bacon crumbles.
- Optional: Place oven safe skillet in a 400-degree oven to crisp bacon crumbles.
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Ann says
Oh, my. Just had to let you know that this cheesesauce was the BEST! It makes quite a lot so I had leftovers for the next day and I do believe that the leftovers were just as good, if not better! I added more bacon to the top and it was a full meal! Loved it! Will be using this not only for broccoli but cauliflower, asparagus, drizzle over steaks, burgers, chicken etc. etc. So many ideas how to use it. I might add a bit more broth and just drink it! Haha! Thanks a lot for a great recipe!
Kasey says
Fantastic! So glad you loved it so much!
Danielle says
Could this be make without the chicken broth?what would I use instead?
Kasey says
Perhaps you could try vegetable broth. I haven’t tested it with any other kind of broth personally.
Chris says
I have tried many of your recipes and just love them! It is making the keto lifestyle so much easier to follow. Thank you for sharing.
Kasey says
I’m so glad my recipes have been helpful to you!
Monce says
How much is one serving? How would I measure that?
Kasey says
I don’t measure I just divide it evenly.
Ginette says
I love your recips but I don’t understand when you say 5 gram of carb is that what I have to count
Ginette says
I love your recips but I don’t understand when you say the amount of carb is what I have to count in the whole recips
Tammy Harper says
Hello, the Parm in your recipe it doesn’t state if it’s grated or shredded? It does make a difference in which is used in a recipe. Thank you
Kasey says
I think those words are interchangeable personally but I shred or grate my own.
Joani says
We loved this side dish and we will be making it often!
Kasey says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Katrina says
My whole family loves this sauce! I put all kinds of veggies in it and it’s just delicious
.Kasey says
That’s so awesome! It’s great when your entire family loves a recipe.
Connie says
I made this recipe for the first time and it is so good! It reminded me a little of Béarnaise sauce (that I love with steak) but so much better! The only thing I did different is I did 1 cup of shredded parmesan (instead of 1/4 cup) and 1 cup of cheddar (instead of 1 1/2 cup. I had it with a ribeye and it was a filling and delicious meal! Leftovers for tomorrow… :). Thanks Kasey for all the wonderful recipes!
Anna says
This was amazing and agree with someone’s comment above that this would be awesome with cauliflower, as well as other veggies! My daughter said she would blend in blender and drink as broccoli soup!!!
Thank you, so Yummy!! New favorite side!!
.Kasey says
You’re welcome! Glad it’s your new favorite side!
Anna Eager says
Kasey, This was amazing and agree with someone’s comment above that this would be awesome with cauliflower, as well as other veggies! My daughter said she would blend in blender and drink as broccoli soup!!!
Thank you, so Yummy!! New favorite side!!