Broccoli Casserole Recipe
This Easy Broccoli Casserole has a delicious creamy flavor with just the perfect hint of lemon topped with a buttery parmesan, breadcrumb topping. Broccoli Casserole is a simple side dish and easy way to have everyone enjoy their vegetables.
Servings:
Calories: 225kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs broccoli, chopped into bite sized pieces
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 8 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Bread Crumb Topping
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease a casserole dish or 7 x 11 inch baking dish
- Steam broccoli for 5-7 minutes, until dark green and tender. Place in the prepared baking dish.
- Place cream cheese in a bowl and stir until smooth. Add in the milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, ginger, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour cream mixture over the broccoli and mix to coat.
Bread Crumb Topping
- In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan and melted butter. Stir until the bread crumbs have all been coated in butter.
- Top the broccoli with the bread crumbs.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the bread crumbs are toasted and the cream mixture is bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1254IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 1mg
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