HEALTHY BROCCOLI CHEESE BAKE

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A more nutritious version of the classic casserole, made with mushrooms, peppers, and whole-wheat bread crumbs.

Provided by RuthE

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Broccoli Casserole Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
½ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups low-fat (1%) milk, heated
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded Romano cheese
7 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed, well drained on paper towel
1 cup fresh whole-grain bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, cut into bits

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper, stirring frequently, until mixture begins to brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over mushroom mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and milk and bring to a boil, stirring until smooth. Boil, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cheddar and 2 tablespoons romano. Stir in broccoli and pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Toss bread crumbs with remaining 2 tablespoons romano and sprinkle over top. Dot with butter.
  • Bake, uncovered, until crumbs are golden and casserole is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 407.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Dina Bigambo
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This casserole was a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved it.


Erick Velazquez
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it.


The Games Tv
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Rana Zaheer Ul Hassan
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The broccoli was a little overcooked, but the cheese sauce was delicious.


Sajib Khondokar
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think I would add some garlic and onion next time.


Mitcheline Mukucha
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I love this recipe! It's so cheesy and delicious.


shirin 3344
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This is my go-to recipe for broccoli cheese bake. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Lalbabu Sharma
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this dish! The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful that it made the broccoli taste amazing.


Shahidul Islam
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This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I used sharp cheddar cheese and it gave the dish a nice sharp flavor.


Memo Aparicio
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I made this dish last night and it was so yummy! The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Samuel Dunn
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This broccoli cheese bake was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a delicious cheesy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.