Last Updated on March 3, 2023 by Ed Joven

How to cook Healthy Bake Broccoli Cheese

Healthy Bake Broccoli Cheese Recipe - Most of the kids nowadays are picky eaters. They don't want to try new dishes, especially if it contains even a small amount of food that they don't like veggies, particularly. That is probably one of the dilemmas by Mom's to make their children eat nutritious foods.

So here's a delightful and healthy recipe idea which the whole family will surely enjoy, it is the Bake Broccoli Cheese. Since we all know that kids love bacon and cheese, they would absolutely can't resist this dish.

Preparing this healthy dish is very easy, but don't overcook the broccoli to take in the full beneficial effects found in this vegetable. Broccoli has an enzyme called myrosinase, which helps reduce the risk of developing cancer. If you overcooked, it might decrease its beneficial properties.

To know more about the health benefits of broccoli visit the Top 10 Health Benefits of Broccoli

This Bake Broccoli Cheese is indeed a mouth-watering comfort food, sprinkled with bacon on top and creamy cheese sauce, which is bursting with enticing flavors and nutrition and baked to perfection.

Bake Broccoli Cheese Ingredients and Cooking Procedure:

Healthy Broccoli Cheese Bake Recipe

Ed Joven

Healthy Bake Broccoli Cheese Recipe is mouth-watering comfort food with delicious creamy cheese sauce and sprinkled bacon on top. This dish is baked to perfection and bursting with enticing flavors.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 36

Total Time 51

Course Vegetables

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients

1-¾ cups fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
⅔ cup fat-free milk
1 medium onion chopped
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup real Bacon Bits
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Place 1 in. of water and broccoli in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper and milk until smooth.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.
Stir in onion and cheddar cheese until cheese is melted.
Drain broccoli; stir into cheese sauce.
Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.