Healthy Broccoli Cheese Bake
15 minutes is all you need!
Recipe Summary Healthy Broccoli Cheese Bake
A more nutritious version of the classic casserole, made with mushrooms, peppers, and whole-wheat bread crumbs.Ingredients | Mushroom Broccoli Pasta Healthy2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion, sliced1 medium red bell pepper, sliced8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms½ teaspoon salt, divided¼ teaspoon black pepper6 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 cups low-fat (1%) milk, heated½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese¼ cup shredded Romano cheese7 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed, well drained on paper towel1 cup fresh whole-grain bread crumbs1 tablespoon butter, cut into bitsDirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper, stirring frequently, until mixture begins to brown, 12 to 15 minutes.Sprinkle flour over mushroom mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and milk and bring to a boil, stirring until smooth. Boil, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cheddar and 2 tablespoons romano. Stir in broccoli and pour mixture into prepared baking dish.Toss bread crumbs with remaining 2 tablespoons romano and sprinkle over top. Dot with butter.Bake, uncovered, until crumbs are golden and casserole is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.A trick to popping the flavor of the Cheddar is to add a bit of romano or Parmesan cheese.Info | Mushroom Broccoli Pasta Healthyprep: 30 mins cook: 1 hr additional: 5 mins total: 1 hr 35 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 cups
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