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Broccoli Cheddar Casserole

  • Author: Mandy Pagano
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Casserole, Vegetables
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This is one of the few recipes on the site that uses a lot volume measurements instead of weights. That’s because it works best in a volume ratio.


Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. (1/2 oz/ 14 g) butter
  • 1/4 c onion, diced
  • 1/3 c celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 square packages (20 oz/ 567 g total) frozen cut broccoli, defrosted and drained
  • 1/2 c cheddar, shredded
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground mustard powder
  • 1/2 c (4 fl oz/ 118 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 c (4 fl oz/ 118 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 oz (28 g) pork rinds, crushed
  • 1/4 c parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp (1 oz/ 28 g) butter, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a casserole dish.
  • In a small sauce or sauté pan, heat 1 tbsp. butter over medium until hot. Sauté onion, celery, and garlic until just translucent. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Add the broccoli and cheddar to the mixing bowl and toss to combine with the cooked vegetables.
  • In a small bowl, combine the heavy cream, mayonnaise, and seasonings and mix well. Stir into the broccoli mixture, toss to coat, and spread into a casserole dish.
  • Combine the crushed pork rinds with the parmesan cheese and sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole. Drizzle evenly with melted butter.
  • Bake the casserole for 35 minutes, or until it is bubbly and the topping is crisp and golden.
  • Remove from the oven and serve hot.

Notes

Per serving: 217.2 cal, 4.3 g protein, 24.1 g fat, 5.5 g carbs, 2.3 g fiber, 3.2 g NET carbs


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 recipe

Keywords: Broccoli Cheddar, Broccoli Casserole, Casserole