Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

Dont like broccoli? No problem. In this dish, it is so nicely seasoned, covered with cheese, and surrounded by crispy bacon that you wont even notice it…

Details

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 45 minutes
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 900 g Broccoli, fresh

  • 60 g Meat, pork, smoked bacon

  • 80 g Flour, Wheat, bread flour

  • 5 pieces Egg, fresh

  • 125 ml Sweet cream

  • 250 ml Milk, whole milk

  • 0.5 teaspoons Spices, pepper, black

  • 1.5 teaspoons Salt, table

  • 2 teaspoons Mustard

  • 230 g Cheese, Cheddar

Steps

  1. Clean the broccoli, separate it into smaller florets, wash, and drain. Place a larger pot with 1 liter of water on the stove, adding 1 teaspoon of salt. Wait for the water to boil, then add the broccoli florets. Cook them for 3 to 5 minutes. The broccoli is perfectly cooked when it can be easily pierced with a fork but is still firm. Drain the broccoli and rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process.

  2. Cut the bacon into strips. Place a pan on medium heat and fry the bacon strips on both sides until they are colored but not crispy. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess fat.

  3. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Grease a deep baking dish. Grate the cheese and crack the eggs into a bowl, whisking them well with a hand whisk. Add the flour, cream, and milk. Season with black pepper, salt, and mustard. Finally, mix in one-third of the cheese.

  4. Place the broccoli in the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly, and sprinkle with one-third of the cheese. Add the bacon strips, then pour the prepared egg mixture over everything. Use a fork to slightly move the broccoli florets so the mixture fills all the empty spaces between them. Finally, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Once the surface turns golden brown, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent the casserole from over-browning. Remove the dish from the oven, let the casserole settle, then cut it into pieces. Serve with a bowl of seasonal salad.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 98.04 kcal
  • Fat: 4.15 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7.94 g
    • Sugars: 0.64 g
  • Protein: 5.3 g
  • Fiber: 1.36 g

Advice

Instead of cheddar cheese, you can also use another type of cheese.