Easy Cheezy Broccoli Bake
Creamy, cheesy, and perfectly crisp on top, the Easy Cheezy Broccoli Bake is the ultimate comfort food that’s both indulgent and nutritious. This quick and easy recipe highlights tender broccoli florets enveloped in a rich cheddar and cream cheese sauce, subtly seasoned with garlic and onion powder for a flavor-packed bite. Topped with a golden crust of buttery breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, this baked dish offers the perfect combination of creamy and crunchy textures. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a family-friendly side dish or vegetarian main that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or a fresh salad. Perfect for busy weeknights or holiday gatherings, this broccoli bake will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccoli florets
- 200 grams cheddar cheese, shredded
- 120 grams cream cheese, softened
- 120 milliliters whole milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 30 grams parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil and set it aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the cream cheese and milk. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is creamy. Remove from heat.
Place the blanched broccoli florets in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the broccoli, ensuring all of it is covered.
In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, melted butter, and grated parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the broccoli and cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Easy Cheezy Broccoli Bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1781 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.5 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.6 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 392 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 4365 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.4 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 99.4 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 2310 mg | 178% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 583 mg | 12% | |
*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.
