Broccoli Cheese Casserole
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Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Description
This Broccoli Cheese Casserole starts by briefly steaming broccoli florets until just tender. Meanwhile, a cheese sauce is prepared on the stove by making a roux with butter and flour, then whisking in milk, seasoning with salt, pepper, and cayenne for a touch of heat, and melting Monterey Jack cheese into the mixture. Sour cream adds tang and richness to the sauce. The broccoli is arranged in a baking dish and the cheese sauce poured over, with a final layer of sharp cheddar cheese and crushed buttery crackers spread on top for texture.
Baking at moderate heat browns the cracker topping while heating the casserole through. The resulting dish is creamy and cheesy with a slight spice note and a crunchy topping. It works well as a side dish to complement a variety of main courses and can be served warm.
Ingredients
- 3 broccoli cut into florets (about 8 cups, heads
- 1/2 /2 cup butter
- 1/2 /2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese grated
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 2 cups crackers buttery, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a 13 x 9 - inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add broccoli florets to a large heavy-bottomed stockpot of boiling water. Cook for 3-5 minutes and then drain broccoli from the water. Set aside.
- Melt butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour until well-combined, then whisk in milk, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and 1 cup of Monterrey Jack cheese. Reduce heat to simmer and continue to whisk until sauce simmers slightly around the edges and has thickened slightly. Stir in sour cream.
- Arrange broccoli in casserole dish and then pour cream sauce over broccoli. Top with cheddar cheese and crushed crackers.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 386mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 598IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 225mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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