Broccoli Casserole
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Broccoli Casserole
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This broccoli casserole is tender broccoli florets coated in a homemade cheese sauce, then finished off with a buttery cracker topping. An easy make-ahead dish that's perfect for an everyday dinner or a holiday meal.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups milk I use whole milk
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided use
- 2 ounces cream cheese cut into small cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup crushed crackers such as Ritz
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes or until bright green.
- Transfer the broccoli to a bowl of ice water. Let cool, then drain the water and pat the broccoli dry.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the flour to the pot and stir to coat the onions; cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk the milk into the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes or until sauce has thickened (coats the back of a spoon).
- Add the cream cheese, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and the salt, pepper, smoked paprika and garlic powder to the sauce. Stir until smooth.
- Place the broccoli in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the top and toss to coat evenly.
- Pour the broccoli mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese over the top, along with the crushed crackers.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
- This broccoli cheese casserole works best with fresh broccoli that's been lightly cooked.
- Frozen broccoli will do in a pinch, but you need to make sure it's thawed and dried before it goes into the recipe or you could end up with a watery casserole.
- Cut your broccoli into bite sized pieces so your casserole is easy to eat.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
676mg
(28%)
Potassium
367mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1345IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
61.6mg
(68%)
Calcium
417mg
(42%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 676mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 367mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1345IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 61.6mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 417mg | 42% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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