Description
A comforting and cheesy casserole featuring tender broccoli florets baked in a creamy sauce, topped with a crispy breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Steam or boil broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes. Drain well.
- In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Remove from heat.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and smooth.
- Gently fold in the cooked broccoli florets.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a blend of cheeses like cheddar and Gruyere.
- Add cooked, diced chicken or ham for a heartier meal.
- Prepare the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
- You can use frozen broccoli, just ensure it’s thawed and well-drained before adding to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg