Ninja Foodi Cheddar-Broccoli Casserole

Name: Ninja Foodi Cheddar-Broccoli Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken broth or water; 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets (about 4-1/2 cups); 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-3/4 cups half-and-half; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; TOPPING:; 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers; 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Steam: 7 min. Saute: 10 min. Air-Fry: 4 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

Switch up the cheese and type of crackers to whatever you have on hand. It's a versatile Ninja Foodi casserole that will please the pickiest of eaters. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Place wire rack with handles and chicken broth into inner pot of a large multi-cooker. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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

0.750 cup: 378 calories, 28g fat (16g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.