Broccoli Cheese Bake

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This broccoli bake is my tasty breadcrumb-free twist on au gratin! Easily customizable, make it with skim milk, fat-free cheese, or with or without eggs.

Submitted by Leslie A
Updated on November 19, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
7
Yield:
1 9x13-inch casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 7 servings

  • 8 cups fresh broccoli

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 ¼ cups milk

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 4 cups shredded Swiss cheese

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch boiling water. Cover and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 6 minutes. Drain.

  3. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir, cooking until bubbly. Stir in onion, then milk. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.

  4. Add cheese and eggs and stir until cheese melts. Add broccoli and stir to coat. Transfer mixture to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

441 Calories
33g Fat
15g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 7
Calories 441
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g 42%
Saturated Fat 20g 102%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 285mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 23g 47%
Vitamin C 94mg 105%
Calcium 602mg 46%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 486mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.