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

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179 Calories
15g Fat
5g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
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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