Description
Cheesy Baked Broccoli is a fun and delicious way to get kids excited about vegetables! This quick and easy recipe features tender broccoli florets coated in gooey cheddar cheese, topped with crunchy panko breadcrumbs, all baked to perfection. In just 30 minutes, you can serve this delightful dish as a side or main course that transforms ordinary veggies into an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ? cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Wash the broccoli thoroughly and cut it into bite-sized florets.
- Toss the broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well coated.
- Spread the broccoli in the baking dish, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs and garlic powder, then sprinkle over the cheese layer.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg