Broccoli With Bacon Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
2 lb fresh broccoli
6 slice bacon
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 (optional)
1/2 cup sliced green onions
Recipe Preparation
Remove broccoli leaves, cut tough stalk ends off. Wash and cut into
spears.
Cook in boiling water for 6 to 8 mins. or until tender;drain. Keep
warm in serving dish.
Cook 2 tb drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and put aside.
Cook walnuts, if desired, in drippings over medium-high heat, stirring
constantly, 3 mins. Add green onions, and cook for 2 mins. Stir
constantly. Spoon over broccoli. Sprinkle bacon on.
Southern Living Home for the Holidays 1994
Servings: 8
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