CHEDDAR-BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-3/4 cups half-and-half
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets (about 4-1/2 cups)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
TOPPING:
1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup chicken broth or water

Steps:

  • Place wire rack with handles and chicken broth into inner pot. Add broccoli to mesh basket; place on rack. Cover with glass lid. Press steam function; select vegetables setting. Press timer; set to 7 minutes. Start. , Drain and set broccoli aside. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in half-and-half until smooth; add to inner pot. Press saute function; select vegetables setting. Set to medium cook time (10 minutes). Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in cream cheese and butter until melted. Stir in cooked broccoli. Press cancel. , Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. round baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over cheese. Place baking dish on wire rack with handles; lower into inner pot. Cover with air frying lid. Press air fryer function; select custom setting. Press timer; set to 4 minutes. Start. Cook until topping is lightly browned..

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 649mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Sariah Tellez
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I love this casserole! It's the perfect comfort food.


Muhammad Shabeeh
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Lisa Gebelein
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover broccoli.


Mj MughaL
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This casserole is perfect for a potluck or party.


aakif riyas
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I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated later.


Ch Ali Basra
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Samad Mahmud
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This casserole is delicious! I love the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Steven Hansen
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I've tried several cheddar broccoli casserole recipes and this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of cheesy, creamy, and crunchy.


Mark Rathbone
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and always ask for seconds.


Wamutu Anthony
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I love this casserole. The cheese and sauce are so flavorful that I don't even notice the broccoli.


MD Abdullah Biswas
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use frozen broccoli, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


seyar khan
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to bring to potlucks or parties.


Tabae kiragu
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This cheddar broccoli casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and turned out creamy and cheesy. I used fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese, and the flavors were perfect.