What exactly is the keto diet?
According to Wikipedia
“The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that in medicine is used mainly to treat hard-to-control epilepsy in children. The diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates.” – Wikipedia
This is a high fat, low carb diet. This diet helps blood sugar levels, weight loss, and much more.
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Ingredients
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 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 favorite melting cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese optional
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DIRECTIONS:
Pre-heat 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 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 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!
