Description
A delicious and healthier broccoli cheese casserole combining fresh broccoli and cauliflower rice with creamy cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups raw broccoli florets
- 1 bag (12 oz) frozen cauliflower rice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
- 1/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup panko
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Steam the broccoli by microwaving it in a large bowl for 3-5 minutes.
- In a large skillet, pour 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the frozen cauliflower rice and sauté until thawed, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the flour absorbs the oil.
- Gradually pour in the broth and milk, stirring until the mixture simmers and thickens (about 7-8 minutes).
- Turn off the heat, add the cheddar and Parmesan cheese, and stir until melted.
- Add the steamed broccoli and mix everything together.
- Pour the mixture into a casserole dish.
- For topping, mix the olive oil, Panko, and parsley, then sprinkle on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container; they will remain fresh for 3-4 days in the refrigerator and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg