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.

Submitted by RuthE
Updated on April 2, 2019
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Toss bread crumbs with remaining 2 tablespoons romano and sprinkle over top. Dot with butter.

  5. Bake, uncovered, until crumbs are golden and casserole is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Cook's Note:

A trick to popping the flavor of the Cheddar is to add a bit of romano or Parmesan cheese.

110 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

235 Calories
10g Fat
26g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 235
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 408mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 99mg 109%
Calcium 302mg 23%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 635mg 14%

* 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.