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Creamy Broccoli Casserole

This Creamy Broccoli Casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Made with tender broccoli in a creamy sauce and topped with bubbly cheese, it’s a versatile side dish for your next dinner party or weekly meal plan.
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Broccoli, Casserole, Gluten-Free, Keto, Vegetables
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 29 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 356kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Broccoli Florets Trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil
  • 2 cups Onion Diced
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Minced // 4 cloves
  • ⅓ cup Almond Flour
  • ¼ teaspoon Xanthan Gum
  • 3.5 cups Chicken Broth
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 cups Colby Jack Cheese Shredded. Divided: ½ in creamy mixture, ½ on top
  • ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Crushed Pork Rinds or Keto Bread Crumbs

Instructions

  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Steam 22 pounds Broccoli Florets in the microwave until just tender (3 minutes).
    2 pounds Broccoli Florets
  • Coarsely chop the broccoli and spread it evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter and 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups Onion and 2 teaspoons Garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
    1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter, 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil, 2 cups Onion, 2 teaspoons Garlic
  • Sprinkle 1/3 cup Almond Flour and ¼ teaspoon Xanthan Gum over the vegetables and cook for 1 minute. While stirring, slowly pour in 3.5 cups Chicken Broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 3 minutes.
    1/3 cup Almond Flour, ¼ teaspoon Xanthan Gum, 3.5 cups Chicken Broth
  • Stir in 8 ounces Cream Cheese, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce, 3/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper and 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt, cook, stirring, until smooth, about 2 minutes.
    8 ounces Cream Cheese, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce, 3/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese and 1/3 cup Mayonnaise.
    1/3 cup Mayonnaise, 2 cups Colby Jack Cheese
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli.
  • Spread 1 cup Crushed Pork Rinds (or Keto Bread Crumbs) evenly over the broccoli mixture. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
    1 cup Crushed Pork Rinds, 2 cups Colby Jack Cheese
  • Bake until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Broccoli Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
356
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
58
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
800
mg
35
%
Potassium
 
428
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
1178
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
 
84
mg
102
%
Calcium
 
269
mg
27
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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