Description
Creamy White Cheddar Broccoli Bake is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender broccoli with a rich, velvety cheese sauce, all topped with a crispy breadcrumb layer. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this dish brings warmth and nostalgia to your table. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable, it promises to impress your loved ones and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded aged white cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp butter (for sautéing onions)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer; whisk in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Add broccoli to the cheese sauce, ensuring even coating.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg