Easy Broccoli-Cheese Casserole
Description
Convert any broccoli hater into a broccoli lover with this easy broccoli cheese casserole, thickened with Cheddar cheese and cottage cheese.
Ingredients
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1 head broccoli, chopped
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2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed
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1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese
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3 eggs
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1/2 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients. Fill a large bowl with ice water to create an ice bath.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook, uncovered, until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in the ice bath for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with vegetable oil.
4
Combine broccoli, cottage cheese, eggs, Cheddar cheese, butter, flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread into the prepared casserole dish.
5
Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 90 minutes.