Description
Indulge in the creamy and cheesy goodness of this Broccoli Cheese Casserole. A comforting side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal, this casserole is loaded with broccoli, cream cheese, cheddar, and Parmesan, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Broccoli:
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets
Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, cut in cubes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 2.5 to 3-quart baking dish with butter and set aside.
- Cook Broccoli: In a large skillet, bring 1/2 inch of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli, cover, and cook over high heat until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Mix Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble Casserole: Place cooked broccoli in the prepared baking dish and spread the cheese mixture over the top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Serve: Garnish with red pepper flakes if desired, then let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked, crumbled bacon for extra flavor.
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter over the casserole before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
