CHEDDAR-BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Cheddar-Broccoli Casserole image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups half-and-half
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets (about 4-1/2 cups)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
TOPPING:
1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup chicken broth or water

Steps:

Place wire rack with handles and chicken broth into inner pot. Add broccoli to mesh basket; place on rack. Cover with glass lid. Press steam function; select vegetables setting. Press timer; set to 7 minutes. Start. , Drain and set broccoli aside. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in half-and-half until smooth; add to inner pot. Press saute function; select vegetables setting. Set to medium cook time (10 minutes). Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in cream cheese and butter until melted. Stir in cooked broccoli. Press cancel. , Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. round baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over cheese. Place baking dish on wire rack with handles; lower into inner pot. Cover with air frying lid. Press air fryer function; select custom setting. Press timer; set to 4 minutes. Start. Cook until topping is lightly browned..

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 649mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.