Broccoli Crown

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A savory broccoli casserole with creamy sauce, seasoned with onion and parsley, baked to perfection. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, offering comforting flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup oleo
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 cup milk
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Trim and discard outer leaves and tough stems from broccoli; chop and boil flowerets in salted water for 10 minutes.
  2. Drain well.
  3. Saute chopped onion in oleo.
  4. Stir in flour and Lawry's salt; cook and stir constantly just until bubbly.
  5. Stir in milk; cook and stir sauce until it thickens and boils 1 minute.
  6. Beat eggs slightly in a small bowl; stir in a generous 1/2 cup of the hot sauce.
  7. Quickly stir the egg mixture back into the sauce in the pan.
  8. Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens.
  9. Stir in mayonnaise and parsley.
  10. Fold in drained broccoli.
  11. Spoon into a well-greased 5-cup ring mold.
  12. Place the ring in a dish of water and bake for 30 minutes in a 350°F oven.
  13. Loosen sides and turn out onto a plate.
  14. Serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

614 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.5g 31% DV
Total Fat 29g 37% DV
Carbs 78.6g 29% DV
Fiber 10.2g 36% DV
Sugar 13.3g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10160mg 100% DV
Potassium 1915.5mg 41% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 70.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 63.9mg 71% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 234.5mg 18% DV
Iron 17.3mg 96% DV

* % 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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