Garlic Sauce with Broccoli and Bacon

Douse your favorite pasta dish in this quick and easy garlic sauce, cooked in bacon fat and milk with broccoli for a creamy, chunky texture.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 22 mins
• Total Time: 32 mins
• Calories: 163 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 quart whole milk
• 3 slices bacon
• 1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Reserve fat; drain bacon slices on paper towels.

Step 2

Place garlic in the same skillet; cook over medium heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Add milk, broccoli, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until milk is heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 3

Stir water and flour into the milk mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in the cooked bacon.