Broccoli Cheese Casserole
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Excellent
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
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Allow me to introduce you to the ultimate side dish, Broccoli Cheese Casserole! Topped with a homemade cheesy cream of chicken soup and buttery ritz crackers, you can't go wrong with this incredible, easy to make side dish!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 pounds fresh broccoli florets
Buttery Cracker Topping
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 30 buttery crackers like Ritz (crushed)
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Shred the 8 ounce block of Cabot cheddar cheese, this should produce about 2 1/2 cups of shredded cheese. Measure out 1/4 cup of shredded cheese, then set the rest aside.
- Add the 2 tablespoons butter to a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat, once melted, add the garlic and saute 1 minute.
- Add the salt, pepper, paprika and cornstarch, stir to combine and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth to the skillet, stir to combine everything, then simmer 1-2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat on the stove to medium-low and add the half-and-half.
- Simmer on the stove for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded cheese, reserving ¼ cup for topping the casserole
- Add the broccoli florets to a large oven-safe baking dish. I used a 9 inch by 13 inch casserole dish.
- Cover with the creamy, cheesy sauce from the skillet.
- Toss until the broccoli florets are coated in the sauce.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, crushed crackers and reserved ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the casserole.
- Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Vegetarian Option - to make this recipe vegetarian, simply use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Low Carb Option - omit the buttery cracker topping. Simply top the casserole with the reserved 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese. This will reduce the carbs per serving from 19, down to 12 and the net carbs down to 9 per serving.
- Gluten Free Option - use the low carb option above, or replace the buttery crackers with a gluten free cracker or gluten free panko breadcrumbs.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
335kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
725mg
(30%)
Potassium
462mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1424mg
(28%)
Vitamin C
104mg
(116%)
Calcium
312mg
(31%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 725mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 462mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1424mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 104mg | 116% |
| Calcium | 312mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
15 reviews
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