Broccoli Pumpkin Queso Casserole
This Broccoli Pumpkin Queso Casserole is packed with the perfect blend of broccoli, pumpkin, sausage, and cheese for a savory combination that will have you and your guests going back more. Great as a make-ahead dish for a dinner party or a weekly meal plan, you've got to add this ultimate comfort food into your rotation.
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Servings: 10
Calories: 615kcal
Ingredients
- 32 ounces Broccoli Trimmed and cut into bite size pieces
- 2 Jalapeño Peppers Diced (1/3 cup // 65 grams // 2.25 ounces)
- ½ Onion Diced. (1 cup // 130 grams // 4.5 ounces)
- 2 pounds Sausage Sweet, Mild, Breakfast, Chorizo, or Hot Italian will work. If you get links, slice them open before cooking them.
- 1 - 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil
- ½ cup Sour Cream 4 ounces
- ½ cup Mayonnaise 4 ounces
- 1 cup Pumpkin Purée
- ¼ cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Ground Sage
- ½ teaspoon Dried Parsley
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 16 ounces Mexican Cheese Blend Shredded. You can also use ½ Sharp Cheddar and ½ Monterey Jack instead.
- Cotija Cheese Optional for serving
Instructions
- Crumble and cook 2 pounds Sausage (recommend Chorizo or Hot Italian) over medium high heat until cooked through. About 8-10 minutes. Remove the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain all but about 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the sausage.2 pounds Sausage
- Trim 32 ounces Broccoli florets and cut them into bite size pieces. Steam it for 2 minutes and set it aside.32 ounces Broccoli
- Dice ½ Onion and 2 Jalapeño Peppers and set them aside.2 Jalapeño Peppers, ½ Onion
- In the same pan used to cook the sausage, sauté the onion and jalapeños until softened. Add 1 - 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil to cook them if the pan is getting too dry. About 6 - 8 minutes. Set them aside.2 Jalapeño Peppers, 1 - 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil, ½ Onion
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ½ cup Sour Cream, ½ cup Mayonnaise, 1 cup Pumpkin Purée, ¼ cup Heavy Cream, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Ground Sage, 1/2 teaspoon Dried Parsley, ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt, and ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper. Mix well.½ cup Sour Cream, ½ cup Mayonnaise, 1 cup Pumpkin Purée, ¼ cup Heavy Cream, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Ground Sage, ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt, ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon Dried Parsley
- Add the cooked broccoli, sausage, onions, jalapeños, and ¾ of the 16 ounces Mexican Cheese Blend to the bowl and fold together until everything is evenly distributed.32 ounces Broccoli, 2 Jalapeño Peppers, ½ Onion, 16 ounces Mexican Cheese Blend, 2 pounds Sausage
- Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the mixture into the casserole dish and top with the remaining ¼ of the 16 ounces Mexican Cheese Blend.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until the cheese on top is just beginning to get little light brown spots.
- Serve warm. Optionally top with some Cotija Cheese.Cotija Cheese
Equipment
- Microwave Steamer Basket (Or stove top steamer basket or plastic zip top bag and microwave)
- Measuring Spoons
- Cooking Spray
Notes
- Alternative Cooking Method for Broccoli
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- If you don’t have a microwave steamer basket, you can also cook the broccoli in a steamer basket on the stove top
- OR If you want to go the quicker route, you can heat 1 - 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil in a large sauté pan. Place the broccoli inside. Add ¼ cup stock, broth, or water. Cover it with a lid and cook / steam over medium heat until just fork tender. Stir occasionally to make sure it doesn’t burn on the bottom.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Broccoli Pumpkin Queso Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
615
% Daily Value*
Fat
52
g
80
%
Saturated Fat
20
g
125
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
18
g
Cholesterol
127
mg
42
%
Sodium
1078
mg
47
%
Potassium
646
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
4943
IU
99
%
Vitamin C
87
mg
105
%
Calcium
376
mg
38
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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