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Creamy Broccoli Casserole

Creamy Broccoli Casserole for a Cozy Dinner Delight

This Creamy Broccoli Casserole transforms humble broccoli into a magnificent dish with a homemade cheese sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Broccoli florets Substitute with cauliflower for variation
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh preferred
  • 1/4 cup Plain Flour Use gluten-free flour if needed
  • 2 cups Milk Whole or low-fat works well
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth/Stock Vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Can swap for gruyere or Monterey Jack
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is preferred
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs can be used as an alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Casserole Dish
  • Oven
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Broccoli Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
  4. Sprinkle plain flour into the pot, stirring constantly for about a minute. Gradually whisk in half of the milk until smooth.
  5. Incorporate the remaining milk and chicken broth, cooking for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted.
  7. Fold the tender broccoli into the cheese sauce until well-coated.
  8. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish and sprinkle with the reserved topping.
  9. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  10. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Freshly grated cheese is preferred for a velvety sauce; uniform broccoli florets ensure even cooking.

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