Broccoli Cheese Bake

Cinco de Mayo - Main Dish

This is a great casserole that I threw together one day when a friend requested Broccoli au Gratin for her birthday dinner. This is a great idea for those who aren't big fans of bread crumbs. Also, the eggs can be taken out for a great sauce and using skim milk and fat-free cheese works well, too. It's basically a great recipe that can be easily altered according to taste. Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 7

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Broccoli Cheese Bake

Ingredients

8 cups fresh broccoli

½ cup butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 small onion

chopped

1 ¼ cups milk

salt and pepper to taste

4 cups shredded Swiss cheese

2 eggs

beaten

Frozen Banana Margaritas

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water and cover. Cook until tender but still firm about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add flour; cook until bubbly. Stir in onion and gradually add milk stirring well. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Stir in cheese and eggs; mix well. Combine mixture with broccoli and transfer to a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Broccoli Cheese Bake

Servings Per Recipe:7

Calories: 440.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.3g 47%

Carbohydrates: 15g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 5.4g

Fat: 33g 51%

Saturated Fat: 20.3g 102%

Cholesterol: 148.3mg 49%

Vitamin A Iu: 1724.1IU 35%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.8mg 45%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 94.4mg 157%

Folate: 84.9mcg 21%

Calcium: 602.3mg 60%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 53.8mg 19%

Potassium: 486.1mg 14%

Sodium: 284.8mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 297.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.