Zesty Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Name: Zesty Broccoli Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (10-ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets, thawed; Cooking spray; 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk; 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup (4 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened; 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise; 3/4 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 medium); 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, rinsed, drained, and sliced; 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 2 teaspoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

3 (10-ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets, thawed
Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup (4 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
3/4 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 medium)
1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, rinsed, drained, and sliced
3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 teaspoons butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Arrange broccoli in an even layer in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside.
3
Combine milk, flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheddar and cream cheeses; stir until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise, onion, and water chestnuts. Spoon cheese mixture evenly over broccoli.
4
Place panko in a small bowl. Drizzle with butter, and toss. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over cheese mixture. Lightly spray breadcrumb layer with cooking spray. Bake at 375u00b0 for 25 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble and breadcrumbs brown.

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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: 3 (10-ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets, thawed, Cooking spray, 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk, 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Zesty 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.

Zesty Broccoli Casserole

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