Broccoli Cheese Casserole
A creamy and cheesy broccoli casserole that is easy to prepare and deliciously comforting.
Equipment
- Oven
- Large Saucepan
- casserole dish
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Sauce
- 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter divided
- 1 medium shallot thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cup half-and-half
- 0.5 tsp. kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar divided
Vegetables
- 1 lb. broccoli cut into about 1" florets (about 7 c.)
Topping
- 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar remaining
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°. Grease a 2.5-qt. (or a 9" x 9" square) casserole dish. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Cook shallots and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, until vegetables are coated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk, half-and-half, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly reduced, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 3 c. cheese and stir until melted and combined.
- Place broccoli florets in prepared dish. In a small bowl, combine panko and remaining 1 c. cheese. Pour milk mixture over broccoli. Top with panko mixture.
- Cover dish with foil or a lid and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until top is golden brown and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Notes
For a richer flavor, feel free to add more cheese or incorporate additional vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 1mg
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