How to Make Healthy Broccoli Cheese Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Broccoli and cheese are a classic combination that many people enjoy, but the heavy cream and copious amounts of cheese in traditional recipes can make this dish feel more like a guilty pleasure than a nutritious option. However, with a few simple swaps and the addition of some healthy ingredients, you can enjoy the comforting flavors of broccoli and cheese in a much healthier way. This Healthy Broccoli Cheese Bake recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your craving for a creamy, cheesy cassero...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 cups

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Toss bread crumbs with remaining 2 tablespoons romano and sprinkle over top. Dot with butter.
  • Bake, uncovered, until crumbs are golden and casserole is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    235 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 408mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 99mg
    • Calcium: 302mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 635mg