Best Healthy Cheesy Broccoli Casserole Recipes

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BROCCOLI CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Deliciously cheesy broccoli casserole will convince even the most reluctant picky eaters that broccoli is in fact worth eating.

Provided by Vered DeLeeuw

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Olive oil spray
1 lb. fresh small broccoli florets
½ cup avocado oil mayonnaise ((or sour cream, or 1/4 cup of each))
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt ((or 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt))
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup grated cheddar (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with olive oil.
  • Place the broccoli florets in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water. Cover and microwave on high until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in another large bowl, prepare the creamy sauce. Mix together the mayonnaise (or sour cream), Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and half of the grated cheddar cheese. Add a little water to thin out the mixture, about 1 tablespoon.
  • Drain the broccoli well and add it to the creamy sauce. Gently toss to coat.
  • Transfer the coated broccoli to the prepared baking dish. Lightly spray the top with olive oil. Evenly sprinkle the remaining cheddar on top.
  • Bake the casserole until golden brown and bubbly around the edges, 15-20 minutes. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 437 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

HEALTHY CHEESY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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This is a little healthier version. I'm not sure who gave me the recipe, but it is quick and easy, and my nephew who is 5 will eat it.

Provided by cowbells27

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 diced cooked chicken breasts
3 tablespoons flour (I use whole wheat)
1 cup low-fat milk
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 teaspoon mustard (wet)
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese (I like mozzarella the best, my husband cheddar)
2 (12 ounce) bags broccoli, steamed lightly
1 cup crushed corn flakes
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Stir the flour, milk, chicken broth, mustard, and onion flakes in a glass baking dish.
  • Microwave on HIGH for 4-6 minutes, stirring well every 2 minutes until the cream sauce is thick and bubbly.
  • While cooking the cream sauce, steam the broccoli for about 4 minutes.
  • Mix the cheese into the cream sauce.
  • Put the broccoli and diced chicken in a 9 x 13 pan. Pour the cheese sauce over the top.
  • Mix the cornflakes and parmesan together, and pour over the top.
  • Broil until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 23.8, Sodium 120, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 12.1

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