Recipe
Cheesy Broccoli Gratin
A rich and tasty bake for the whole family
Total Time
40min
Servings
4
Nutritional Information Per Serving
- Energy388 kJ
- Protein15.0 g
- Fat32.0 g
- Net Carbs8.9 g
Download RecipeIngredients
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 113 g cream cheese
- 1 tsp butter
- 0.125 tsp salt
- 453 g broccoli
- 4 cloves garlic (avoid if low fodmap)
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese (swap to mozzarella if low fodmap)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Method
- Preheat your oven to 200C.
- Steam the broccoli in a steamer, lid covered, for 5-6 minutes, or until slightly tender, just enough so that it is still crunchy.
- Drain well and place into a large mixing bowl.
- Place the crushed garlic, butter, salt, pepper, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, and heavy cream in a small saucepan.
- Cook on medium heat for 7-10 minutes, while stirring until the cheese has melted.
- Add the sauce into the broccoli, and gently mix.
- Pour the mixture into a casserole dish and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and browned.
- Serve immediately with your favourite protein such as roast chicken or steak.
Comments
- This dish is: low carb, gluten free, vegetarian, FODMAP
- Stick to 3/4 cup as a serve for a low fodmap side dish.
- Great as a leftover the next day.