Quick Broccoli Bake, Souffle-Like Recipe

Name: Quick Broccoli Bake, Souffle-Like
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb broccoli, weighed after the hard stalks have been removed (500 ml); 14 lb bacon, chopped (125 g); 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; ½ teaspoon sugar; 1 cup cheddar cheese, matured, grated (optional); 1 cup milk; 1 tablespoon flour; 2 large eggs; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 ½ teaspoons salt, preferably a seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; dried breadcrumbs (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb broccoli, weighed after the hard stalks have been removed (500 ml)
14 lb bacon, chopped (125 g)
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon sugar
1 cup cheddar cheese, matured, grated (optional)
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon flour
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 ½ teaspoons salt, preferably a seasoned salt
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
dried breadcrumbs (optional)

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Heat oven to 350 deg F/180 deg Celsius.
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If you have a convection oven, you might find this heat setting too high.
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Sometimes I bake this dish at 325 def F/160 deg Celsius
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Cook or steam the broccoli until just fork-tender.
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Fry the bacon bits and chopped onion in a little hot oil over fairly high heat, stirring often.
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When softened, add the balsamic vinegar and the sugar, and stir well.
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Add a pinch of salt as well.
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Fry until well coloured but not burning!
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Remove with a slotted spoon so the fat stays behind, and keep in a small bowl.
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If using, grate the cheese, and measure loosely: do not push into the cup measure.
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You could also use a handful of grated parmesan instead of a cup of cheddar.
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Put the broccoli into a processor with the cup of milk, the flour, the eggs, nutmeg, salt and Tabasco (or any hot pepper sauce, or chopped chilli pepper).
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Process until smooth.
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Grease a souffle or other suitable oven dish with butter or a non-stick spray.
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Pour the brccoli mixture into the dish.
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Add in the bacon and onion, plus the cheese (if using) and stir in evenly and lightly with a fork.
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If you like, sprinkle dried breacrumbs over the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, until slightly risen, brownish on top, and set.
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Please note that you will not have a real high-risen souffle!
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Serve as a veg.
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dish with your meat, carb.
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and a salad.
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(NOTE: The leftovers, even cold from the fridge, make a very nice breakfast -- for me -- as the taste improves overnight!
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LOL!
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8875

kcal

Calories

683

Fat

Carbs

607

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb broccoli, weighed after the hard stalks have been removed (500 ml), 14 lb bacon, chopped (125 g), 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Quick Broccoli Bake, Souffle-Like falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quick Broccoli Bake, Souffle-Like

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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