Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

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May. 25, 2015

Cheesy Broccoli Casserole recipe with homemade cheese sauce and crunchy cracker topping! Great holiday side dish.

Ingredients

Broccoli 1 Pound
Butter 2 Tablespoon
Flour 2 Tablespoon
Salt 1/8 Teaspoon
Pepper 1/8 Teaspoon
Grated nutmeg 1 Pinch
Grated cheese 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) (combination of sharp Cheddar, Parmesan)
Sour cream 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)
Crackers 8

Directions

GETTING READY:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

       

MAKING:

Place broccoli florets into casserole with 1 tablespoon of water and cover with a lid. Microwave for 3 minutes or until tender.

In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 45 seconds until smooth. Stir well.

Add ½ cup of milk and stir well. Add remaining milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and mix well.

Add ½ cup of cheese and stir until it melts. Add sour cream to it and mix well.

Add drained broccoli and mix well. Transfer to the casserole and top with cracker and remaining cheese.

Pop into oven and bake for 25 minutes at 350°F until browned.

 

SERVING:                       

Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 192Calories from Fat 98

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 11 g16.9%

Saturated Fat 6 g30%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 354 mg14.75%

Total Carbohydrates 14 g4.7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 9 g18%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet