American · Dinner
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
A vegetarian casserole layering steamed broccoli florets in a sharp cheddar sauce built from a butter roux and whole milk, topped with more cheese and buttered breadcrumbs, then baked until bubbling and golden. Served as a warm side or comforting main.
$3
15 minsPrep
35 minsCook
50 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
862Calories
45.9gProtein
64.4gFat
25.9gCarbs
9.7gSugar
4.7gFiber
1846mgSodium
214mgChol
38.9gSat Fat
412mgPotassium
587mgCalcium
1.1mgIron
1.2mcgVitamin B12
68mgVitamin C
vegetarian
protein-rich
rich-umami
all-time-classics
vegetarian
Instructions
1
Prep
Heat oven to 375F, grate the cheddar, and cut broccoli into even bite-sized florets for uniform cooking.
2
Steam
Steam broccoli in a covered pan over medium heat for 4 minutes until bright green and just tender, then drain well.
3
Toast
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute until pale gold and nutty.
4
Simmer
Pour in milk gradually while whisking, simmer over medium-low heat for 3 minutes until thickened, then stir in cheddar with salt and pepper.
5
Combine
Fold broccoli into sauce in a buttered dish, top with reserved cheddar and breadcrumbs tossed in melted butter.
6
Plate
Bake at 375F for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling, rest briefly, and serve warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 11 oz311g sharp cheddar cheese
- 12 oz340g broccoli florets
- 1 cup240ml whole milk
- 2 tbsp28g butter
- 2 tbsp16g all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp30g dried breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp2 tsp butter, melted, for topping
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- a pinch of black pepper
