Mushroom Broccoli Medley

Name: Mushroom Broccoli Medley
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 4 cups fresh broccoli florets

This side dish has a wonderful blend of flavors that goes great with any entree. The colorful combination looks festive during the holidays. -Edie Draper, Pensacola Beach, Florida

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups fresh broccoli florets

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute mushrooms and onions in the drippings for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add broth, salt if desired and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring broccoli and 1 in. of water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Add broccoli and bacon to mushroom mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 146 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 219mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

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TerryH1387

Jan 16, 2011

As my husband said, can't go wrong with broccoli, bacon and mushrooms all in one dish. It was very good!
qviking

Dec 27, 2010

As a guy, it's hard to go wrong with bacon and mushrooms. Great side that I plan to use year round.
gramma38

Jan 2, 2010

I made this for our Christmas Eve dinner and it was fabulous! My guests thoroughly enjoyed it and there was nothing left but an empty bowl.