Cheesy Broccoli and Cheddar Casserole
A comforting, high-fat casserole featuring tender broccoli smothered in a creamy cheddar sauce, baked until golden and bubbly for a satisfying keto side dish. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe (keto, low-carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped florets broccoli
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 oz, softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Steam broccoli for 5 minutes until crisp-tender, then drain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Whisk in onion powder, salt, and pepper, then stir in cream cheese until smooth.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and whisk in heavy cream and 1/4 cup cheddar until fully combined. Add broccoli and toss gently to coat.
- Step 4: Transfer mixture to a greased 8x8-inch baking dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly around the edges.
