Loaded Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients

•   3 slices bacon  
  
•  1 ½ pounds broccoli crowns, cut into bite-size florets  
  
•  ½ teaspoon ground pepper  
  
•  ¼ teaspoon salt  
  
•  1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (if needed)  
  
•  1 ½ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided  
  
•  ⅔ cup reduced-fat sour cream  
  
•  4 scallions, sliced, divided  
  

Directions

•   Step 1  
  Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  
•  Step 2  
  Place bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to cool, then chop (reserve drippings in the pan).
  
•  Step 3  
  Add broccoli, pepper and salt to the pan and toss with the bacon drippings until coated. If your bacon didn't render much fat, add up to 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Transfer to the baking dish and roast, stirring once or twice, until tender, about 30 minutes.
  
•  Step 4  
  Meanwhile, combine 1 cup cheese, sour cream and half the scallions in a small bowl. When the broccoli is tender, add the cheese mixture to the baking pan and stir to coat well. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the reserved bacon. Bake the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining scallions.
  

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