Best 7 Broccoli Cheddar Squares Recipes

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Broccoli cheddar squares are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are made with a simple combination of broccoli, cheddar cheese, eggs, and flour, and can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you like your broccoli cheddar squares cheesy, gooey, or crispy, there is a recipe out there that is perfect for you. If you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, look no further than broccoli cheddar squares. They can be made in just a few minutes, and they are sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SQUARES



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Broccoli cheddar squares are an excellent make-ahead breakfast or appetizer for your next party. Simple ingredients with delicious results.

Provided by Marie | Yay! For Food

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp (1 oz.) unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 lb. fresh broccoli florets
½ large onion (white or yellow), diced
2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a 9x13 baking dish, pour the melted butter evenly over the bottom of the baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs before whisking in the milk. Add in the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk well until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  • Place the broccoli ¾ full in a food processor fitted with an S-blade attachment and gently pulse until the broccoli is broken down into small pieces to make broccoli rice (you may need to do this in batches) *(see first note.)
  • Add the broccoli rice, onion, and cheese to the flour mixture. Using a spatula, combine the ingredients well together.
  • Carefully transfer the mixture to the baking dish, making sure that the mixture is evenly distributed and spread flat on top.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until set (firm to the touch) in the middle. Let it cool for 15 minutes before slicing into squares. Can be served warm or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 73 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 330 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SQUARES



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For many years, I've made these cheesy broccoli squares for tailgate parties, book club and other events. They're excellent served warm or hot, but we enjoy them cold, too. -Veronica Downen, Crystal Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 packages (12 ounces each) frozen chopped broccoli (about 11 cups), thawed and drained
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking powder. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir until moistened. Fold in cheese and broccoli., Place butter in a 13x9-in. baking dish; place dish in oven 3-5 minutes or until butter is melted. Carefully tilt baking dish to coat bottom and sides with butter. Add broccoli mixture., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let stand 20 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

COPYCAT PANERA® BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP



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My husband loves Panera® broccoli cheddar soup but it went up in price and therefore we set out on a hunt to create the perfect broccoli cheddar soup. Here is what we came up with. There are tons of variations and options to make this soup your own. You can add extra veggies, different cheeses, garlic to your onions, a little nutmeg to the finished soup, green onions, sour cream, etc. The list goes on and on. Make it your own! Serve topped with cheese!

Provided by gildawen

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Broccoli Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
½ onion, chopped
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup flour
2 cups milk
2 cups chicken stock
1 ½ cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets
1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Whisk 1/4 cup melted butter and flour together in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue to whisk and cook , adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk if necessary to keep the flour from burning, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Gradually pour milk into flour mixture while whisking constantly. Stir chicken stock into milk mixture. Bring to a simmer; cook until mixture is thickened, about 20 minutes. Add broccoli, carrots, sauteed onion, and celery; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir Cheddar cheese into vegetable mixture until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 70.5 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 624 mg, Sugar 5 g

BROCCOLI BISCUIT SQUARES



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With a cheesy biscuitlike crust, these pretty squares disappear quickly at our house. We enjoy them for breakfast, brunch and dinner. -Vi Janus, Pelican Lake, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup water
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
4 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and water until a soft dough forms. , Press dough onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Stir remaining cheddar cheese into the beef mixture; spread over dough. Sprinkle with broccoli. , In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over meat mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 30g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 213mg cholesterol, Sodium 1286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR QUICHE



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Fantastic quiche, very easy!

Provided by Gail Powers-Moore

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (9 inch) deep dish prepared pie crust
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
2 cups finely chopped broccoli
4 eggs
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place pie crust into a 9-inch deep pie dish and prick crust all over with a fork; brush with oil. Place crust onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
  • Place broccoli into a bowl and microwave on high until broccoli is bright green and slightly tender, about 4 minutes. Whisk eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, pepper, and thyme in a bowl; stir broccoli into egg mixture. Pour mixture into crust and sprinkle quiche with Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Place pie dish on the baking sheet.
  • Bake until a knife inserted into the middle of the quiche comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 138.4 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 586.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

BROCCOLI CHEESE SQUARES



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Make and share this Broccoli Cheese Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cookbook Barbie

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
20 ounces frozen chopped broccoli
3 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13 baking pan with the butter.
  • Steam broccoli until partially cooked, about three minutes.
  • Cool and press dry.
  • Beat eggs and milk until frothy.
  • Thoroughly mix dry ingredients.
  • Stir into egg mixture.
  • Fold in broccoli, cheese and onion.
  • Spoon into baking dish, spreading evenly.
  • Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
  • Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.
  • Cool 5 minutes and cut into squares.

BROCCOLI-BEEF SQUARES



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Make and share this Broccoli-Beef Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by angelfan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chopped fresh broccoli or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli
1 lb ground beef
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 cups buttermilk baking mix (bisquick)
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1/2 cup milk
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat i cup water to boiling add broccoli, cover cook till almost tender, drain.
  • cook and stir ground beef in skillet till brown, drain.
  • stir mushrooms into the ground beef.
  • stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese, and the chopped onion.
  • mix baking mix, water and the remaining cheddar cheese until sift dough forms.
  • mix very well.
  • pat dough in bottom of greased baking dish (13x9x2) press dough up sides of dish using hands.
  • spread beef mixture on top of dough sprinkle with broccoli.
  • mix remaining ingredients, pour ove broccoli.
  • Bake at 400 in oven till golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Note: if using frozen broccoli, thaw under warm water, do not cook.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.2, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 179.4, Sodium 1053.8, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5, Protein 26.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh broccoli for the best flavor and texture.
  • Shred the cheddar cheese yourself for a more even distribution.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the squares tough.
  • Bake the squares until they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the squares cool for a few minutes before cutting them, as this will help them to hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Broccoli cheddar squares are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them cheesy, crispy, or somewhere in between, these squares are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

These squares are a great way to use up leftover broccoli and cheddar cheese. They are also a good source of protein, calcium, and fiber.

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