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Baked Parmesan Broccoli Casserole

Baked Parmesan Broccoli Casserole is the best broccoli recipe ever! Fresh broccoli in a yummy garlic parmesan cream sauce and a crispy breadcrumb topping.

Prep Time
22 mins
Cook Time
22 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 221 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Casserole:
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 4 cups broccoli cut into bite sized florets
Topping:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers crushed
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan

Instructions

Casserole:
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a 9x13" baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
  2. Add 3 tablespoons butter to a large skillet on medium heat.
  3. Add the onions and cook until just translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add in the garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add in remaining butter.
  6. In a separate bowl whisk together flour, milk, egg, salt, black pepper and paprika.
  7. Bring to a simmer until it just begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Add in Parmesan cheese and broccoli.
  9. Stir to coat, then pour into baking dish.
Topping:
  1. Add butter to a large skillet on medium heat.
  2. When melted add ritz crumbs and parmesan cheese.
  3. Stir to coat well and cook until crispy and just beginning to brown, stirring occasionally until it begins to brown.
  4. Add to the top of the casserole and bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 553mg (23%) Potassium 298mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 807IU (16%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 267mg (27%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221

% Daily Value*

Calories 221kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 553mg 23%
Potassium 298mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 807IU 16%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 267mg 27%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.