Cheesy Broccoli Bacon Casserole
This vegetable casserole combines tender broccoli with a rich, homemade cheese sauce. The dish is finished with a savoury topping of crumbled bacon, slivered almonds and buttered breadcrumbs before baking until golden and bubbly. It's a satisfying side or light main that comes together quickly.
Ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli, cooked
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup milk
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded American cheese
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 2 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1/4 cup buttered breadcrumbs
Method
- Prepare a white sauce by cooking the butter and flour together, then whisking in the milk along with salt and pepper.
- Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the shredded American cheese until it is fully melted and smooth.
- Place the cooked broccoli in a 9-inch baking dish and pour the prepared cheese sauce evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the slivered almonds, crumbled crisp bacon and buttered breadcrumbs over the sauced broccoli.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium281700 mg
Recipe details
CategoryVegetable
AuthorMarie
