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Broccoli Casserole with No “Cream of Something” Soups

Broccoli Casserole With No "Cream of Something" Soup is a delicious and healthier alternative to the classic comfort food. It features broccoli florets coated in a creamy, homemade cheese sauce, all baked to golden perfection under a crispy topping of breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz crackers.
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Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 141 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 quart Casserole dish
  • 1 Heavy saucepan
  • 1 Small saucepan
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Oven (for baking the casserole)
  • Measuring cups and spoons (for measuring ingredients)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 10 oz packages frozen chopped broccoli
  • ½ tsp garlic (jarred minced)
  • ¼ cup butter (divided)
  • 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ - ½ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • 1 3 oz package cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs or ½ cup crushed Ritz cracker (fine and dry)

Instructions
 

  • Follow package instructions to cook frozen broccoli or chop and cook fresh broccoli. Drain well and toss with minced garlic. Place the broccoli mixture into a lightly greased 1-quart casserole dish and set aside.
  • In a heavy saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously. Gradually pour in the milk while continuing to stir until the mixture thickens and bubbles. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Pour the creamy sauce over the broccoli in the casserole dish, gently stirring to combine. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz crackers. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake the casserole at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 397IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Broccoli Casserole With No “Cream of Something” Soups, broccoli cheese casserole
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