Spicy Broccoli, Bacon, and Cheese

I really wanted mac and cheese one day, so I thought "how can I make a carb-loaded meal low-carb and still taste great?" Well, who doesn't like broccoli and cheese? However, just broccoli and cheese wouldn't make much of a meal, so I added bacon and jalapenos to kick it up a notch. The bacon gives it the protein it needs, and the jalapenos give it some spice. It's kind of like some jalapeno poppers you can get at your favorite bar but with broccoli!

Spicy Broccoli, Bacon, and Cheese

Makes 1 four-cup container.

8 oz block cheddar cheese

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

2 jalapenos

1 head of broccoli

5 strips of bacon

The amount jalapenos, broccoli, and bacon can be adjusted to personal preference.

1. Fill a medium pot with water and bring to boil

2. Cut broccoli into small chunks and place in pot to cook

3. Once broccoli is soft, strain broccoli and place in a separate bowl

4. Put the cheddar cheese in a pot with heavy whipping cream and stir until melted on medium-low heat

5. Broil bacon on baking sheet in oven on 350. Take out when bacon is light-crispy.

6. Dab grease off bacon and place on separate plate

7. chop jalapenos and add to broccoli bowl

8. Place everything in main container, mix

9. Broil in oven until top is a toasty-brown

10. Enjoy!