Cheesy broccoli bake
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4.6
Cheesy broccoli bake
Description
The Cheesy broccoli bake recipe involves steaming or blanching fresh broccoli florets just until tender, then combining them with a prepared cheese sauce in a baking dish. The dish is topped with a blend of grated Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs to add texture. Baking at a high temperature until the topping is golden and bubbling creates a rich, creamy flavor profile with a crisp contrast from the breadcrumb crust.
The dish balances the freshness and slight bite of broccoli with the richness of the cheese sauce and umami notes from Parmesan. The panko crumbs provide a crunchy crust that contrasts pleasantly with the soft interior.
This bake works well alongside roasted meats or as a vegetarian entrée. It can be served hot fresh out of the oven, offering a comforting vegetable option especially appreciated in cooler months or as part of a holiday meal.
Ingredients
For the cheese sauce
- 4 cups cheese sauce
For the Cheesy broccoli bake
- 750 g (1½lbs) broccoli florets
- 1½ cups Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200ºc/400ºF.
- Prepare the cheese sauce to recipe instructions.
- Steam or blanche the broccoli until just tender then drain and allow to dry for 10 a few minutes.
- Place the broccoli in a baking dish then pour over the cheese sauce. Mix the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs then top the casserole.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 650mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1223IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 112mg | 124% |
| Calcium | 605mg | 61% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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