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easy cheesy broccoli bake

Easy Cheesy Broccolie Bake Recipe

Easy Cheesy Broccoli Casserole that is a perfect side dish with almost any meal.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy broccoli
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 286kcal
Author: The Naked Diabetic
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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

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Fiber: 4g | Net Carbs: 9gr | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 396mg | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 402mg | Iron: 1mg