Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly **Delicious Broccoli Cheese Crunchy Bake**, a comforting casserole dish that combines creamy, cheesy goodness with a satisfyingly crispy breadcrumb topping. Packed with fresh broccoli florets coated in a velvety sauce made from cream cheese, cheddar, and sour cream, this bake is elevated further with the fragrant hints of garlic and onion powder. Blanched for perfect tenderness and topped with buttery breadcrumbs that bake to crunchy perfection, this dish offers a delightful blend of textures in every bite. Ready in just 50 minutes, it's an easy and satisfying choice for feeding a hungry crowd or adding a family-friendly side to your table. Perfect as a main or side dish, this recipe is sure to elevate your meal rotation with a burst of flavor and crunch.
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 2-quart baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch them for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green but still crisp. Drain and immediately plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and milk. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
In the greased baking dish, layer the blanched broccoli. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the top, ensuring all the broccoli is well-coated.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the broccoli and cheese layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Serving size | (1090.4g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2241.4 |
Total Fat 159.7g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 94.3g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
Cholesterol 436.5mg | 0% |
Sodium 4685.0mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 136.8g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 17.5g | 0% |
Total Sugars 27.0g | |
Protein 90.5g | 0% |
Vitamin D 27.2IU | 0% |
Calcium 2011.4mg | 0% |
Iron 9.0mg | 0% |
Potassium 1899.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories