Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Few ingredients complement each other so well as broccoli and cheese. Try for yourself with this recipe for this creamy yet healthy Broccoli Cheese Casserole—a twist on a classic that's perfect for the family or your next potluck!
Ingredients
- 2 large (or 3 medium) heads of broccoli cut into florets
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp almond flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese grated (divided)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 4 sprigs thyme
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Melt the butter in a pot over MEDIUM heat. Sprinkle in the almond flour and cream. Whisk.
- After the sauce starts to thicken, sprinkle in 1 ½ cups of the Monterey cheese and ¾ cups of the Parmesan cheese. Stir.
- Add the broccoli. Gently stir.
- Top with the remaining cheese. Bake the casserole in the oven for 20–25 minutes.
Notes
- Add additional amounts of almond flour slowly, then check the sauce's consistency.
- Don't rush the baking process. The casserole needs time to brown.
- Don't rush to serve immediately. Giving it a taste and adjusting the seasoning.
Nutrition
Calories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 19gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 481mgPotassium: 579mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2335IUVitamin C: 137mgCalcium: 490mgIron: 2mg
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