Pepper Jack Broccoli Casserole

Dive into creamy, cheesy comfort with this Pepper Jack Broccoli Casserole—a perfect blend of spice, texture, and wholesome goodness. Blanched broccoli florets are smothered in a luscious pepper jack cheese sauce, made rich and velvety with cream cheese and a hint of garlic and onion seasoning. This casserole is crowned with a crisp, golden breadcrumb topping infused with parmesan and olive oil, balancing the gooey interior with a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an effortless side dish or vegetarian main course that’s sure to impress. Whether for a holiday feast or a family dinner, this broccoli casserole delivers bold flavor and creamy indulgence in every bite. Keywords: pepper jack broccoli casserole, cheesy broccoli casserole, easy broccoli side dish, vegetarian casserole recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups milk
• 2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cups breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cups parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 0 cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the broccoli florets for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.

Step 4

Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the shredded pepper jack cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and the cheese is melted.

Step 6

Place the blanched broccoli florets into the greased baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the broccoli.

Step 7

In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Sprinkle this mixture over the casserole.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1203.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2166.6

Total Fat 157.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 444.3mg	0%
Sodium 4331.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 30.2g
Protein 98.1g	0%

Vitamin D 213.5IU	0%
Calcium 2606.1mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 898.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.7%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 18.7%