Zesty Broccoli Casserole Recipe Print Page | MyRecipes.com

By jakret

Ingredients

• 3 (10-ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• Cooking spray
• 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
• 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 medium)
• 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, rinsed, drained, and sliced
• 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 2 teaspoons butter, melted

Details

Servings 10
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Ingredients

3 (10-ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets, thawed

Cooking spray

1 1/2 cups fat-free milk

2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup (4 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened

1 cup fat-free mayonnaise

3/4 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 medium)

1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, rinsed, drained, and sliced

3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

2 teaspoons butter, melted

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°.

Arrange broccoli in an even layer in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside.

Combine milk, flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheddar and cream cheeses; stir until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise, onion, and water chestnuts. Spoon cheese mixture evenly over broccoli.

Place panko in a small bowl. Drizzle with butter, and toss. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over cheese mixture. Lightly spray breadcrumb layer with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble and breadcrumbs brown.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

Calories:

141

Calories from fat:

31%

Fat:

4.9g

Saturated fat:

2.6g

Monounsaturated fat:

1.3g

Polyunsaturated fat:

0.7g

Protein:

8.6g

Carbohydrate:

17.9g

Fiber:

4.1g

Cholesterol:

15mg

Iron:

1mg

Sodium:

484mg

Calcium:

173mg

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