Best Ever Broccoli Casserole

Prep: 10 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A creamy, cheesy broccoli casserole that combines tender frozen broccoli with a rich blend of cottage cheese and American cheese, topped with Parmesan. Perfect as a comforting side dish for family dinners or potlucks, offering a hearty and flavorful vegetarian option with a golden baked crust.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 oz.) package frozen broccoli
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/3 cup melted margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded American cheese

Instructions

  1. Beat the eggs, thawed broccoli, flour, cottage cheese, margarine, and American cheese together until well combined.
  2. Pour the mixture into a buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  3. Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese.
  4. Bake at 350°F for one hour or until the casserole is golden brown.
  5. The recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  6. You may prepare the casserole ahead of time, refrigerate, and bake later.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

451 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14g 28% DV
Total Fat 24.9g 32% DV
Carbs 43.3g 16% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 768.5mg 33% DV
Potassium 316.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 77.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 22.4mg 25% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 265mg 20% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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