Healthy Broccoli Cheese Bake Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Broccoli Side Dish Recipes. (Healthy Broccoli Cheese Bake Recipe). A more nutritious version of the classic casserole, made with mushrooms, peppers, and whole-wheat bread crumbs.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 1hr35 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 cups

Healthy Broccoli Cheese Bake Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion

sliced

1 medium red bell pepper

sliced

8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms

½ teaspoon salt

divided

¼ teaspoon black pepper

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 cups low-fat (1%) milk

heated

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

¼ cup shredded Romano cheese

7 cups frozen broccoli florets

thawed

well drained on paper towel

1 cup fresh whole-grain bread crumbs

1 tablespoon butter

cut into bits

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion bell pepper mushrooms 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper stirring frequently until mixture begins to brown 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Sprinkle flour over mushroom mixture and cook stirring 1 minute. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and milk and bring to a boil stirring until smooth. Boil stirring frequently until slightly thickened about 3 minutes. Stir in cheddar and 2 tablespoons romano. Stir in broccoli and pour mixture into prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Toss bread crumbs with remaining 2 tablespoons romano and sprinkle over top. Dot with butter.

Step 5

Bake uncovered until crumbs are golden and casserole is bubbling about 40 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Healthy Broccoli Cheese Bake Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 235.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.2g 27%

Carbohydrates: 25.9g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 6.1g 24%

Sugars: 3.6g

Fat: 10.3g 16%

Saturated Fat: 4.3g 21%

Cholesterol: 18.8mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 3604.3IU 72%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.4mg 34%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 22%

Vitamin C: 98.5mg 164%

Folate: 127.8mcg 32%

Calcium: 301.9mg 30%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 61.5mg 22%

Potassium: 634.7mg 18%

Sodium: 407.6mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 92.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.