Roasted Bacon with Broccoli
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 40 minutes, and honestly, it feels way fancier than the effort required. Roasting bacon and broccoli together creates this amazing caramelized texture that tastes absolutely indulgent. Broccoli is packed with vitamin C and fiber, which makes this dish feel as good as it tastes. The best part? You throw everything on one sheet pan, which means minimal cleanup. I love how the crispy bacon, garlicky broccoli, and bright lemon juice combine into something that's both comforting and surprisingly elegant for a casual dinner.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 8bacon strips(cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1420 mlfresh broccoli florets(about 1.5 lbs, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt
- ½ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoonfresh thyme(chopped)
- 59 mlparmesan cheese(grated, optional)
- 1 tablespoonlemon juice
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Tip: A hot oven ensures the bacon crisps up while the broccoli roasts evenly.
- 2
Arrange the bacon pieces in a single layer on one side of the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven for 8 minutes to begin rendering the fat.
Tip: Starting the bacon first allows it to cook at the same pace as the broccoli.
- 3
While the bacon cooks, toss the broccoli florets in a large bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and fresh thyme until evenly coated.
Tip: Make sure every piece of broccoli is coated for consistent roasting and flavor.
- 4
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the seasoned broccoli to the empty side, stirring the bacon pieces as well to ensure even cooking.
Tip: Keep the bacon and broccoli somewhat separated to allow both to roast properly without steaming.
- 5
Return the sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and the broccoli is golden and tender with charred edges.
Tip: Look for the broccoli to have some dark spots on the tips for the best roasted flavor.
- 6
Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter, then drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Tip: The lemon juice brightens the dish and cuts through the richness of the bacon beautifully.
- 7
Serve immediately while the bacon is still crispy and the broccoli is warm.
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