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. Recipe created by Tracey of The Naked Diabetic
If you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food side dish that won’t derail your low carb goals, this Low Carb Cheesy Broccoli Bake is about to become a staple in your kitchen. It’s creamy, cheesy, bubbly, and packed with tender broccoli
This easy, diabetic-friendly broccoli casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday meals, or meal prep. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, steak, or pork chops, and it’s even hearty enough to enjoy on its own.
Ingredients List
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large head)
- 1 1/2 cups Milk
- 1/4 cup King Arthur Keto Wheat Flour
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened and at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Chopped Onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Special Equipment
How to Make a Low Carb Cheesy Broccoli Bake
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small casserole dish (8×8 works great).
Steam the Broccoli
Steam the broccoli florets for about 3 to 4 minutes until just tender but still bright green. You don’t want them mushy. You want it crisp. Don’t worry, it will cook more in the oven.
Drain very well. (Excess water can make your casserole runny.)
Make the Cheese Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat:
- Melt the butter
- Add garlic and chopped onion and sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in the flour, onion powder, salt and pepper, mixing well.
- Pour in the milk and whisk.
- Whisk repeatedly while cooking for about 5 minutes. Do not boil. Maintain a medium heat with almost a simmer. The mixture should become creamy and smooth.
- Remove from the heat.
- Stir in the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of the grated Cheddar.
- Stir until there are no lumps and the cheese has melted. If you have a few stubborn bits of cheese, don’t worry, it will finish melting during baking.
Assemble the Casserole
- Add the broccoli to the cheese sauce and stir until coated and well combined.
- Pour the mixture into your greased casserole dish.
- Combine the remaining cheddar cheese and the mozzarella in a bowl.
- Spread the cheese on top of the casserole.
- Sprinkle with the grated Parmesan.
Bake
Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. It thickens as it cools.
Serve hot.
Easy Cheesy Broccolie Bake Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli florets (1 large head)
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic – minced
- 1/2 cup Onion – finely chopped
- 1/4 cup King Arthur Keto Wheat Flour
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 1/3 cups Milk
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese – Grated
- 1/2 cup Mozarella Cheese – Grated
- 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese – Grated
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
Instructions
- Steam the broccoli for 3 to 4 minutes. The florets should still be bright green and crisp (not mushy)
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F(190C)
- Grease an 8 by 8 inch casserole dish (or similar size)
- In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the garlic and chopped onion and cook until translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the flour, onion powder, salt and pepper and coat the onion mixture.
- Pour in the milk and mix well.
- Soften the cream cheese, if you haven't already. (microwave on the soften setting)
- Bring the milk mixture to a simmer. (do not boil)
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Add the softened cream cheese to the hot milk mixture and stir until melted and the mixture is creamy.
- Stir in 1 cup of the grated cheddar and stir until melted.
- Add the broccoli and stir until well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish.
- In a separate dish, mix the mozzarella and remaining cheddar together.
- Spread the cheese mix over the broccoli mixture.
- Sprinkle the parmesan over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is automatically calculated using an online nutrition calculator. We encourage you to calculate nutrition data with your specific brand ingredients as nutritional information can vary between brands
Tips and FAQs
King Arthur Keto Wheat Flour Substitutions
Almond Flour – Almond flour can be used at a 1 to 1 ratio, but alterations may be needed to the liquid ingredients. Using Almond Flour will also affect the final height/rise of the muffins, bread or cake. Almond Flour is finely ground almonds (skins removed), which can also change the overall flavour. Expect a nuttier flavour with a denser texture.
Coconut Flour – Coconut flour can be used as a low-carb replacement. As with almond flour, you will need to alter the liquid ingredients. Coconut flour tends to be absorbent, meaning you may need to add extra liquid to compensate. To maintain the calorie and carb content, adding extra egg or egg whites is a good option. You may lose some of the flavour due to the coconut flavour. The end bake will also be denser.
Carbalose Flour – This is another excellent substitution for King Arthur Keto Wheat Flour. The ratio is 1-1 with the K.A. Keto Flour. One must-do of Carbalose Flour is that you need to sift it well. Sift it at least once, but twice is better. It is a dense flour and the sifting will help to add some air and lighten it up. You may need to alter the liquid ingredients. Having extra egg whites on hand makes it easy to alter liquids as you go.
All-Purpose Flour – As with most regular recipes, all-purpose flour is one of the main ingredients. You can easily switch out the King Arthur Keto Flour with All Purpose on a 1-1 ratio. Reduce the amount of baking powder to almost half. You may also need to reduce the liquids. It is a good idea to add the liquid ingredients slowly and watch the batter, if it seems to be getting thin, you can reduce the liquid. The use of all-purpose flour will increase the carbs significantly.
Make it a One-Dish Meal
To turn this casserole into a one-pot meal, add cubed cooked ham, pieces of cooked chicken breast or any cooked meat of your choice. This will affect the overall nutritional information, but is a delicious alternative.
Storing Instructions.
Our Cheesy Broccoli Bake freezes well. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Store refrigerated for up to 4 days in an airtight container or tightly covered.
This Low Carb Cheesy Broccoli Bake proves that comfort food doesn’t have to be carb-heavy. It’s rich, creamy, and packed with flavour. This is the kind of side dish that disappears fast at the dinner table.
Whether you’re cutting carbs or just looking for a delicious way to enjoy more veggies, this cheesy broccoli casserole will not disappoint. It’s also a great way to get the kids to eat their broccoli!
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