Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Yield
4 4 servings (approx. 1 cup each)

Ingredients

4 4 servings (approx. 1 cup each)
  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 lb. fresh small broccoli florets
  • 3-4 mushrooms diced
  • ½ cup avocado oil mayonnaise (or sour cream, or ¼ cup of each)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or ½ teaspoon fine sea salt)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup grated cheddar divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with olive oil.

  3. Place the broccoli florets in a large microwave-safe bowl.

  4. Add 2 tablespoons water.

  5. Cover and microwave on high until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.

  6. Meanwhile, in another large bowl, prepare the creamy sauce.

  7. Mix together the mayonnaise (or sour cream), Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and half of the grated cheddar cheese.

  8. Add a little water to thin out the mixture, about 1 tablespoon.

  9. Drain the broccoli well and add it to the creamy sauce.

  10. Gently toss to coat.

  11. Transfer the coated broccoli to the prepared baking dish.

  12. Lightly spray the top with olive oil.

  13. Evenly sprinkle the remaining cheddar on top.

  14. Bake the casserole until golden brown and bubbly around the edges, 15-20 minutes.

  15. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories205
Fat18
Saturated fat5
Trans fat0
Unsaturated fat13
Cholesterol23
Sodium620
Carbohydrates7
Fiber3
Sugar2
Protein7