Description
Indulge in this delicious Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Casserole with a crispy Garlic Butter Pretzel topping. Perfect for a comforting family dinner or holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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Main Dish:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (lightly steamed)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
Pretzel Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups mini pretzels (roughly crushed)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish. Steam broccoli.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, melt butter, sauté onion and garlic. Add flour, cook briefly.
- Create Sauce: Whisk in milk, simmer until slightly thickened. Add sour cream, mustard, seasonings, and 2 cups cheese.
- Assemble: Fold in broccoli, transfer to dish.
- Prepare Topping: Mix pretzels with butter and garlic powder.
- Bake: Sprinkle pretzel mix over casserole, add remaining cheese. Bake until golden and bubbly. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For added protein, mix in cooked shredded chicken.
- You can use frozen broccoli, make sure to thaw and drain well before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
