by jennifer

Valerija’s Casserole

Recipe: Valerija’s casserole

Summary: Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients

  • 3 (10-ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets, thawed (I use freshbroccoli)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise (I use nayonaise)
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 medium)
  • 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, rinsed, drained, and sliced
  • 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 2 teaspoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Arrange broccoli in an even layer in an 11 x 7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside.
  3. Combine milk, flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat. Add cheddar and cream cheeses; stir until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise onion, and water chestnuts. Spoon cheese mixture evenly over broccoli.
  5. Place panko in a small bowl. Drizzle with butter, and toss. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over cheese mixture. Lightly spray breadcrumb layer with cooking spray.
  6. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble and breadcrumbs brown.

Quick notes

Regular breadcrumbs can be used in place of the panko. If the broccoli florets are very large, cut them into bite-sized pieces.

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Cooking time: 25 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Number of servings (yield): 10

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

Calories: 141

Fat: 4.9

Protein: 8.6