Creamy Broccoli Bacon Bake

Broccoli and carrots are cooked until tender crisp and then mixed with cream cheese, green onions and topped with sharp cheddar cheese and bacon. A creamy and delicious way to eat your vegetables.

Creamy Broccoli Bacon Bake

Ingredients:

• 6 cups frozen broccoli florets
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425º F. Spray a 2 quart casserole dish lightly with cooking spray.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the broccoli and carrots. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are cooked to crisp-tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Return the vegetables to the pot.
3. In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, milk and garlic powder until mixed. Add the cheese mixture and the onions to the vegetables and mix until everything is evenly coated. Add some of the cooking water to reach desired consistency.
4. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish and top with shredded cheese and bacon. Cover the dish and bake for 25 minutes or until heated through. Uncover for the last 5 minutes of cooking time.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159
Total Fat		10.7g
Saturated Fat		4g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0g
Monounsaturated Fat		0g
Trans Fat		0g
Cholesterol		27.6g
Sodium		306.2g
Potassium		260.6g
Total Carbohydrates		7.2g
Dietary Fiber		2g
Sugars		4.6g
Protein		7.5g
Vitamin A 61.5% Vitamin C 41.8%
Calcium 6.8% Iron 0.4%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from kraftrecipes.com.