⏱ 20 min total

Creamy Broccoli with Bacon

Name: Creamy Broccoli with Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 strip Bacon; ³⁄₁₆ tbsp Butter; ⅔ cloves, minced Garlic; ½ cup chopped Broccoli; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Garlic powder; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ³⁄₁₆ dash Salt; ³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper; ³⁄₁₆ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream; ¹⁄₁₆ cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese; ⅔ tbsp Parmesan cheese

Per 1 serving · 115 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

261

13%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
7.3g
11% of calories
Carbs
5.6g
8% of calories
Fat
24g
81% of calories

Portion

✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Creamy Broccoli with Bacon (115 g) has 261 calories, with 7.3 g of protein, 5.6 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (81% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (24% DV), Vitamin C (46% DV) and Vitamin K (40% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 67% and 25% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

228cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.8g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.2g

2.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A24%
Vitamin C46%
Vitamin K40%
Phosphorus21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Riboflavin (B2)11%
Vitamin B612%
Vitamin B1211%
Pantothenic acid10%
Calcium17%
Selenium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat67%
Cholesterol25%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2
In a large pan over medium-high heat, cook the chopped bacon for 2-3 minutes until almost crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3
Add butter, minced garlic, broccoli, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and a dash of salt and pepper to the same pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
4
Add the heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cooked bacon to the pan. Stir to combine.
5
Transfer the mixture to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the broccoli is cooked to your desired doneness.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (115 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	214 μg	24%
Vitamin C	41 mg	46%
Vitamin D	0.4 μg	3%
Vitamin E	1 mg	6%
Vitamin K	48 μg	40%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	7%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	11%
Niacin	1 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	12%
Folate (B9)	32 μg	8%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	11%
Pantothenic acid	0.5 mg	10%
Choline	24 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	167 mg	17%
Iron	0.5 mg	6%
Potassium	220 mg	5%
Magnesium	18 mg	4%
Phosphorus	144 mg	21%
Zinc	1 mg	7%
Copper	0 mg	4%
Manganese	0.1 mg	5%
Selenium	6 μg	11%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	11 μg	—
Arginine	0.4 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	203 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	0.3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.2 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.3 g	—
Lactose	0.1 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0.1 g	—
Methionine	0.2 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	8 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.3 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	197 μg	—
Serine	0.4 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.3 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.3 g	—
Valine	0.4 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.4 μg	—

Burning 261 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

50min
Walking (3.5 mph)
31min
Cycling (moderate)
22min
Running (6 mph)
37min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Creamy Broccoli with Bacon?

One serving of Creamy Broccoli with Bacon (1 serving) has 261 calories, which works out to 228 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Creamy Broccoli with Bacon high in protein?

Not especially. It has 7.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Creamy Broccoli with Bacon keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 8% of calories.

How much sodium is in Creamy Broccoli with Bacon?

250 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Creamy Broccoli with Bacon?

2.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (115 g)

Calories261

% Daily Value*

Total fat 24g	31%
Saturated fat 14g	67%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 76mg	25%
Sodium 250mg	11%
Total carbohydrate 5.6g	2%
Dietary fiber 1.2g	4%
Total sugars 2.2g
Protein 7.3g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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