Low Carb Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Indulge guilt-free in the hearty comfort of a **Low Carb Broccoli Cheese Casserole**, a creamy and satisfying dish perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles. This baked delight features tender broccoli florets enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made with cream cheese, heavy cream, and sharp cheddar, all seasoned with garlic and onion powders for a burst of flavor. Topped with a golden, cheesy crust of parmesan, almond flour, and extra cheddar, this casserole achieves the perfect balance between nutritious and indulgent. Ready in under an hour, it’s a quick and easy dish ideal for family dinners or meal prepping. Whether served as a side or a main course, this delicious casserole is sure to become a favorite in your healthy recipe rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Broccoli florets
- 225 grams Cream cheese
- 120 ml Heavy cream
- 200 grams Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 30 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 30 grams Almond flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Blanch the broccoli florets by boiling them in a pot of salted water for 3-4 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted and combined with the butter.
Slowly add the heavy cream while stirring continuously, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir to combine.
Add 150 grams of the shredded cheddar cheese to the saucepan and stir until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched broccoli florets with the cheese sauce, ensuring the broccoli is well-coated.
Pour the broccoli mixture into a greased casserole dish.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining shredded cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese, and almond flour. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 237.5 g | 304% | |
| Saturated Fat | 138.4 g | 692% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 678 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 4215 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 109.0 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 2522 mg | 194% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 581 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.
