Low-Carb Broccoli & Cheddar Casserole

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This simple cheesy casserole is comforting while keeping the carbs in check. Serve it alongside roasted chicken or pork.

Low-Carb Broccoli & Cheddar Casserole
Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 cups
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds broccoli florets

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 1 ½ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Add broccoli, cover and steam until just tender, about 5 minutes. Coarsely chop the broccoli.

  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue stirring until the onion and garlic are starting to brown, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.

  4. Combine cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup Cheddar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the onion mixture and stir until well combined. Add the broccoli and stir until coated. Transfer to an 8-inch-square baking dish; sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar. Bake until the casserole is hot and the cheese has melted, about 25 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179 Calories
15g Fat
5g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g 15%
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Vitamin A 758IU 15%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Folate 17mcg 4%
Sodium 340mg 15%
Calcium 196mg 15%
Iron 0mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 2%
Potassium 126mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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