Broccoli Cheese Bake Recipe

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Here’s a handy and versatile side that’s creamy, colorful and bursting with flavor and nutrition. Pair it with almost any entree for a terrific meal. —Deborah Patrauchuk, Sicamous, British Columbia

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Broccoli Cheese Bake Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
20 25 45

Ingredients

  • 1-3/4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 2/3 cup fat-free milk
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Place 1 in. of water and broccoli in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in onion and cheddar cheese until cheese is melted. Drain broccoli; stir into cheese sauce.
  • Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 106 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 224 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 high-fat meat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Broccoli Cheese Bake in Healthy Cooking December/January 2011, p51

Tip

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.

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Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2011 by JBinney

LOVE this recipe!!!


Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2011 by yankeesfan247

Delicious!


Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2011 by asabot

This recipe was good, but nothing special. It works though if you're just looking for a standard broccoli cheese recipe.

 
 
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