Broccoli Bake
Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly golden, this Broccoli Bake is the ultimate comfort food that transforms humble broccoli florets into a crowd-pleasing dish. Perfect as a side or even a main, this recipe features tender broccoli coated in a rich and velvety cheddar-Parmesan cheese sauce, made from scratch with a simple roux. A crispy, flavorful breadcrumb topping, enhanced with Parmesan and olive oil, adds the perfect crunch to every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make bake is ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings. Whether you're looking for a wholesome vegetable side dish or a cheesy casserole that even picky eaters will devour, this Broccoli Bake recipe will hit the spot!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 0.25 cups of Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Spread the broccoli florets evenly in the prepared baking dish, then pour the cheese sauce over the top, ensuring it coats the broccoli well.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, remaining Parmesan cheese (0.25 cups), and olive oil. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the broccoli and cheese.
Finish by sprinkling the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese on top of the breadcrumb mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Let the broccoli bake rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 132.4 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.5 g | 372% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 357 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 6156 mg | 268% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.0 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.3 g | ||
| Protein | 110.2 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 2560 mg | 197% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1015 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
