This delicious recipe for creamy broccoli and cheddar casserole is a side dish that I serve often at Thanksgiving.
It combines broccoli, cauliflower, and cheddar cheese with eggs for a rich and creamy taste that my family can’t resist.
Broccoli is the perfect vegetable to use in this dish. It has a mild flavor on its own, so cheese takes the taste to a whole new level.
Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Casserole
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Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Casserole

If you are looking for a hearty and tasty side dish, this broccoli and cheddar casserole will fit the bill nicely.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound of cooked broccoli
- 1/2 pound of cooked cauliflower
- 8 ounces of cheddar cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup of full fat milk
- 3 large eggs
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a shallow oven dish or spray with nonstick spray.
- Place the cooked broccoli and cauliflower in the casserole dish and sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Beat milk and eggs together and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the broccoli.
- Place the plate in a larger casserole dish that has boiling water in it
- Bake the dish uncovered for 30 minutes or until the egg mixture sets.
- Serve warm with a salad and crusty bread.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 348Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 201mgSodium: 563mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 22g
Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.