Step 1

Place broccoli florets in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with water. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir and cook for 1 more minute. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 3

In a large cast-iron skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove onto a plate. Drain grease from the pan.

Step 4

Melt one tablespoon of butter in skillet. Add garlic and onion and saute for 3 minutes.

Step 5

Add Italian seasoning and stir in.

Step 6

Whisk cornstarch with half and half. Add to sauteed veggies in skillet.

Step 7

Simmer sauce, stirring often, until thickens. Turn off the heat.

Step 8

Add dried parsley, salt and pepper to sauce and stir. Add broccoli and half of cooked bacon. Stir gently to coat broccoli in sauce.

Step 9

Top broccoli with shredded cheese and remaining bacon.

Step 10

Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until bubbly.