Carrot Broccoli Casserole
Anyone who hints at not enjoying broccoli would like this recipe. The vegetable combination, enhanced by cheddar cheese, makes a colorful side dish.6-8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 30
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 teaspoons butter, divided
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces each) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large skillet, saute the carrots, celery and onion in 3
- teaspoons butter until tender. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt.
- baking dish. Top with 3/4 cup cheese. In the same skillet, saute
- broccoli in the remaining butter for 1 minute. Place over cheese;
- pour broth over all.
- Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with
- remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted
- and vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a
- slotted spoon. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 114 calories, 8 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.