Broccoli with Hot Bacon Dressing Recipe

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The next time you’re trying to get the kids to eat their vegetables, try this mildly sweet blend of ingredients that will make them beg for seconds — a delicious way to serve broccoli.

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Ingredients

2 pounds broccoli - trimmed and cut into 1 inch florets and the stems cut into 1/4 inch slices
4 slices bacon
1 clove garlic - finely chopped
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Container:large serving bowl, large pot, medium skillet or sauce pan

Directions

PREP

15 mins

COOK

20 mins

READY IN

35 mins

Cook bacon over medium heat in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Reserve the bacon drippings in the pan.
To make the dressing, add garlic and raisins to the skillet, stirring until the garlic is pale golden, approximately 1 minute.
Stir in vinegar, oil, salt and pepper.
Bring to a simmer for one minute and then remove from heat.
Cook the broccoli florets and stems in a large pot of boiling, salted water for 4-5 minutes until crisp tender.
Drain broccoli and put in a large serving bowl.
Pour hot dressing over the broccoli.
Chop the cooked bacon and sprinkle over the top.
Toss to combine.

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