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Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Broccoli Cheese Casserole is a creamy comfort side dish perfectly paired with any meal! The homemade Garlic Parmesan Cheese Sauce is made within minutes making this a speedy side dish!
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: broccoli casserole
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Karli Bitner

Ingredients

  • 5 cups broccoli steamed
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp minced garlic, dried (can substitute 4 fresh cloves, if desired)
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream (can substitute evaporated milk, if desired)
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Steam broccoli. While broccoli is steaming, make the sauce.
  • Melt the butter in a sauce pan. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute
  • Add the heavy cream. Bring to a boil.
  • SLOWLY add in the parmesan cheese, whisking until completely melted. 
  • Salt and pepper to taste. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • Pour over the steamed broccoli and serve.

Notes

If you are using your Instant Pot- you can steam the broccoli in the Instant Pot, drain the water and then make the sauce right in the liner! Only one dish to clean. :) 

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1844IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 326mg | Iron: 1mg