Creamy Broccoli Casserole Recipe
Indulge in this rich and creamy broccoli casserole that’s a perfect side dish for any occasion. The cheesy topping and tender broccoli will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Broccoli:
- 600g / 1.2 lb broccoli florets (small to medium)
Sauce:
- 60g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 tbsp plain flour
- 2 cups milk, preferably warm (full or low fat)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth/stock, preferably warm
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Topping:
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 20g / 1.5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
- Mix Topping ingredients in a bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Whisk in milk and chicken broth gradually. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Turn off heat, add cheeses, do a taste test, then stir in broccoli.
- Pour into casserole dish, top with Topping, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes until golden.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken or ham for a heartier dish.
- Feel free to customize the cheeses to your liking.
- For a crispy topping, broil for the last few minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Broccoli Casserole, Cheesy Broccoli Bake, Side Dish, Comfort Food
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