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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (180g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 250
Calories from Fat 162		(64%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 18.0g	27%
	Saturated Fat 11.0g	55%
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.8g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 51mg		17%
Sodium 360mg		15%
Potassium 312mg		8%
Total Carbohydrate 15.4g		5%
	Dietary Fiber 3.3g	13%
	Sugars 1.9g
Protein 9.0g		17%
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Broccoli Casserole With No "cream of Something" Soups!

Recipe #335597 | 55 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: breezermom
Nov 6, 2008

I love broccoli, and I love cream cheese, so this is a natural for me! When I was growing up, we always had that broccoli casserole with the rice, cheese, and cream of chicken, mushroom, or celery soup. But I have been trying to avoid the sodium content in the cream of "whatever" soups, and found that this broccoli casserole is really tastey! I've listed topping it with bread crumbs or ritz crackers, whichever is your preference. Do not use both...it is too much breading on top! I've also made this using fresh chopped broccoli and garlic, great either way! I hope you enjoy it!

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 teaspoon garlic, jarred minced
1/4 cup butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz cracker, fine and dry

Directions

1
Cook broccoli according to directions, or if using fresh broccoli, chop it and cook it. Drain well. Add minced garlic to the broccoli. Place broccoli in a lightly greased 1 quart casserole; set aside.
2
Melt 2 tbsp butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add salt and pepper; stir well. Add cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
3
Pour cream cheese sauce over broccoli in casserole; stir gently to combine. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over low heat; remove from heat and stir in breadcrumbs or ritz crackers. Sprinkle breadcrumb or ritz cracker mixture evenly over casserole.
4
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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From: swissms

On Oct 25, 2009

Very tasty. I am also trying to avoid processed foods with high sodium content. The cream cheese sauce has a nice texture and flavor. This recipe has provided me with inspiration to adapt some of our traditional holiday recipes. Thank you for sharing. Made for Every Day is a Holiday tag.

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From: Colorado Lauralee

On Oct 9, 2009

We like this a lot. I used steamed fresh broccoli, fresh garlic and home made sour dough bread crumbs. Thanks for the very nice recipe!

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From: Noo

On Nov 9, 2008

I used fresh broccoli and garlic,and breadcrumbs rather than Ritz cracker.The whole thing was really simple to produce and the end result was quite delicious..great textures and flavours.Definately a keeper! Made for ZaarTag.

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From: bluemoon downunder

On Dec 28, 2008

Not only a much healthier version of Broccoli Casserole but also very easy to make and extremely flavoursome. I used a lot more garlic (we love it) and after consulting the Zaar Dictionary I added cumin in step two, lemon zest to the breadcrumbs and I sprinkled chopped bacon on top in the last 20 minutes of cooking. Everyone loved loved it and I'll certainly be making it again. Thank you for sharing another super recipe, breezermom. Made for Every "DAY" Is A Holiday!

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