Cheese Broccoli Casserole
Learn how to make broccoli casserole from scratch using cottage cheese, mayo, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh broccoli for a modern, wholesome update to a classic dish!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
- 32 ounces fresh broccoli florets steamed
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cracker Topping
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 + cups crushed crackers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly steam the broccoli until fork tender (follow package directions, usually 4-6 minutes, or follow this tutorial, do not overcook the broccoli or it will be mushy). Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl add the cottage cheese, dijon and seasonings. Use an immersion blender and blend until smooth (or a food processor). Do not skip this step, otherwise the sauce will not be nice and creamy.
- Next, add the shredded cheddar and mozzarella, stir in the broccoli until well coated.
- Grease a 9x13 baking dish and turn the broccoli mixture out into the dish.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Combine the melted butter and cracker crumbs. Sprinkle with crumbs over the broccoli.
- Bake 18-23 minutes until the cheese has melted and the crackers are golden brown.
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Nutrition
Serving: 0.75 cup (roughly) | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 401mg | Fiber: 4g