American · Dinner
Broccoli Cheese Casserole (High-Protein)
A vegetarian broccoli and cheddar casserole built for higher protein by folding cottage cheese and eggs alongside melted sharp cheddar. Fresh broccoli florets bind in a custard of eggs, cottage cheese, and milk with softened onion, topped with cheddar and baked until set and golden. Served warm.
$4
15 minsPrep
40 minsCook
55 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
720Calories
60.4gProtein
45.5gFat
18.5gCarbs
9gSugar
5.4gFiber
2032mgSodium
519mgChol
26.6gSat Fat
612mgPotassium
856mgCalcium
2.1mgIron
2.8mcgVitamin B12
89mgVitamin C
vegetarian
gluten-free
protein-rich
low-carb
high-fiber
high-protein
Instructions
1
Prep
Heat oven to 375F (190C), grease a baking dish, cut broccoli into florets, and finely dice the onion.
2
Steam
Steam broccoli florets in a covered pot over medium heat for 4 minutes until bright green and tender, then drain thoroughly.
3
Sweat
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, cook diced onion for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
4
Build
Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until uniform; fold in broccoli, onion, and half the cheddar.
5
Top
Transfer mixture to prepared dish and scatter remaining cheddar evenly over the surface.
6
Plate
Bake at 375F (190C) for 30 minutes until center is set and top is golden, rest 5 minutes, then serve warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 11 oz311g sharp cheddar cheese
- 13 oz371g broccoli
- 11 oz311g low-fat cottage cheese
- 44 large eggs
- 1/2 cup120ml whole milk
- 11 onion (160g)
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
