HEALTHY BROCCOLI CHEESE BAKE

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A more nutritious version of the classic casserole, made with mushrooms, peppers, and whole-wheat bread crumbs.

Provided by RuthE

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Broccoli Casserole Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
½ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups low-fat (1%) milk, heated
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded Romano cheese
7 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed, well drained on paper towel
1 cup fresh whole-grain bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, cut into bits

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper, stirring frequently, until mixture begins to brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over mushroom mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and milk and bring to a boil, stirring until smooth. Boil, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cheddar and 2 tablespoons romano. Stir in broccoli and pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Toss bread crumbs with remaining 2 tablespoons romano and sprinkle over top. Dot with butter.
  • Bake, uncovered, until crumbs are golden and casserole is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 407.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

joel jideofor
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamar Malik
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The broccoli was tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


NainAli shah
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this recipe. The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful that it made the broccoli taste amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Shorty Ruiz
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The broccoli was tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Syed Daim
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Rebecca Westfield
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The broccoli was tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Maria Garay
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful that it made the broccoli taste amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


D'Joy Ofgod
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The broccoli was tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayan King
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Aavi Zirel
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The broccoli cheese bake turned out perfectly and was a big hit with my family. I will definitely be making it again.


Susanna Williams
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this recipe. The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful that it made the broccoli taste amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Chocho Bobo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The broccoli was tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Annabelle Hogg
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Sonam Deepak
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The broccoli was tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sadafking King
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. I usually add some cooked chicken or ground beef to make it a more complete meal.


yasmina stars
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it was delicious! The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Imran ali Zeeshan
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This broccoli cheese bake was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The broccoli was tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.