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Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
This creamy broccoli cheese casserole is a delicious side dish next to any meal!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 315 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds broccoli florets cut into bite sized pieces, approx. 10 cups
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ medium onion finely diced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened, cut into cubes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Topping
- 1 cup coarsely crushed buttery crackers such as Ritz
- ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli and boil for 2 to 3 minutes or just until tender crisp. Drain very well and transfer to a 3-quart baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan, cook the onion in butter over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add flour, dry mustard, and salt, and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the milk, a little bit at a time, whisking after each addition until smooth. Continue whisking over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Stir in the cream cheese and cook until the sauce is smooth.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and add the cheddar and parmesan cheeses. Whisk until smooth. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed crackers, ¼ cup cheddar cheese, and melted butter. Sprinkle over the broccoli.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the crumbs are golden brown.
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Notes
- Fresh broccoli can be substituted with 2 pounds of frozen broccoli. Thaw and drain the frozen broccoli.
- Frozen broccoli has a softer texture. Additional gently steamed vegetables can be added.
Nutrition Information
Calories
315
(16%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
514mg
(21%)
Potassium
483mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1430IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
101.6mg
(113%)
Calcium
338mg
(34%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1430IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 101.6mg | 113% |
| Calcium | 338mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.