2012 Broccoli Cheese Bake

By boandozzy

3/4 cup equals 106 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 224 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 high-fat meat, 1 vegetable. Originally published as Broccoli Cheese Bake in Healthy Cooking December/January 2011, p51

Ingredients

• 1-3/4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Dash pepper
• 2/3 cup fat-free milk
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place 1 in. of water and broccoli in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in onion and cheddar cheese until cheese is melted. Drain broccoli; stir into cheese sauce.

Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Yield: 4 servings.