Microwave Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Name: Microwave Broccoli Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. broccoli, trimmed and coarsely chopped; 1/4 c. butter or margarine; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1/2 c. milk; 1 (8 oz.) jar processed cheese spread; 3 eggs, slightly beaten; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optional); 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1/2 c. crushed Cheddar cheese; croutons or herbed croutons

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. broccoli, trimmed and coarsely chopped
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. milk
1 (8 oz.) jar processed cheese spread
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optional)
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. crushed Cheddar cheese
croutons or herbed croutons

1
Cook broccoli with 1/2 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt for 8 to 10 minutes;
2
drain well and set aside.
3
Cook onion and butter, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes on High.
4
Stir flour into butter mixture.
5
Cook one minute on High.
6
Add milk gradually stirring constantly.
7
Cook one minute on High or until thickened.
8
Add cheese; stir until well blended.
9
Mix in broccoli, eggs and seasoning.
10
Cook six minutes on High;
11
stir after 3 minutes. Stir mixture again;
12
sprinkle croutons over top.
13
Cook 6 minutes on High, uncovered.
14
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. broccoli, trimmed and coarsely chopped, 1/4 c. butter or margarine, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 Tbsp. flour, and more.

Yes, Microwave Broccoli Casserole falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Microwave Broccoli Casserole

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