Broccoli Cheese Casserole
This cheesy, crispy, oven favourite broccoli cheese casserole is low effort and high reward – complete with cheat tips!
Servings 4
Calories 514kcal
Ingredients
- 8 medium potatoes (1.5 lbs = 700g)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3.5 cups broccoli florets (11 oz = 300g, frozen also works)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the sauce
- 1 cup creme fraiche (1 cup = 200g)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tsp thyme, dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cheddar, grated (mature when available)
Instructions
- Grab a casserole form. Set the oven to 390°F/200°C.
- Peel the potatoes, if they are already a little older. If they’re fine, wash them and cut them into dice-sized cubes.
- Cut the bell pepper into similar sized cubes.
- Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Put all veg into the casserole form. Add olive oil, salt and give it a good toss.
- Now add the creme fraiche, vegetable broth, thyme and half the cheddar to the form and mix well.
- Off it goes into the oven for at least 45 minutes. Depending on the potatoes it can take longer.
- Roughly, after 35 minutes add the rest of the cheese. Can be turned down to 180/360 if broccoli is burning
- Pierce a potato cube with a fork to see if it is tender. If yes, the casserole is ready.
- Finish off with a few cracks of pepper. Enjoy!
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Notes
Here are some more recipes that you may enjoy:
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The nutritious powerhouse Vegan Stuffed Peppers
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The healthiest Hungarian-Style Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole
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Amazingly easy Melted Feta and Veggie Bake
Mega-delicious Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers in Mediterranean Tomato Sauce
And finally, please note that our nutritional information includes reduced-fat sour cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1212mg | Potassium: 1157mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2617IU | Vitamin C: 144mg | Calcium: 327mg | Iron: 3mg