Source: Nelea Reazanteva, AdobeStockHealthy and light broccoli casseroles have every chance of pleasing even those who don't love this vegetable. Here, it's complemented by delicate cream, gooey cheese, and other ingredients to taste. We're sharing 10 recipes so you can treat yourself to a new dish!
1. Broccoli, Egg, and Cheese Casserole
Source: AdobeStockThe simplest and yet a foolproof recipe.
You will need: 400 g broccoli, 3 eggs, 200 ml cream, 100 g hard cheese, 2 tbsp flour, salt, spices.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with cream, flour, salt, and spices, then add grated cheese. Separate broccoli into florets, blanch them for 3 minutes in boiling water, drain, place in a baking dish, and pour the egg mixture over. Bake the casserole for 15 minutes in the oven at 190-200 degrees Celsius.
2. Broccoli and Chicken Casserole in the Oven
Source: AdobeStockQuite hearty and looks very appetizing.
You will need: 400 g broccoli, 1 chicken fillet, 100 g leek, 1/2 cup cream, 100 g hard cheese, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Separate broccoli into florets and blanch them for 2-3 minutes in boiling water. Cut chicken into pieces and leek into rings. Sauté them for 5-7 minutes, stirring, and season to taste.
Place the chicken in a baking dish, arrange broccoli on top, pour cream over everything, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake for approximately 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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3. Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole
Source: AdobeStockCan be made with both fresh and frozen vegetables.
You will need: 200 g broccoli, 200 g cauliflower, 3 eggs, 1 cup milk, herbs, salt, spices.
Preparation: Separate broccoli and cauliflower into florets, and blanch them for 3 minutes in boiling water. Whisk eggs with milk, salt, spices, and chopped herbs. Place both types of cabbage in a heatproof dish, pour the egg mixture over, and bake the casserole for 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
4. Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts Casserole in the Oven
Source: AdobeStockA simple but very harmonious combination of ingredients.
You will need: 250 g broccoli, 250 g Brussels sprouts, 5-6 cherry tomatoes, 2 eggs, 150 ml milk or cream, 100 g hard cheese.
Preparation: Separate broccoli into small florets; if your Brussels sprouts are large, cut them in half. Blanch both types of cabbage for 3-4 minutes in boiling water, drain them, place in a baking dish, and artfully arrange the cherry tomatoes.
Whisk eggs with milk, mix with grated cheese, and pour this mixture over the vegetables. Season as desired and bake for 30-35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Broccoli and Red Fish Casserole
Source: AdobeStockIt's even suitable for a romantic dinner!
You will need: 300 g red fish fillet, 300 g broccoli, 3 eggs, 150 ml milk, 70-80 ml cream, 100 g hard cheese, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Separate broccoli into florets, pour boiling water over them, place in a baking dish, and arrange pieces of red fish on top. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, salt, spices, and aromatic herbs, mix with grated cheese, and pour the resulting mixture over the casserole. Bake it for 20-30 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
6. Zucchini and Broccoli Casserole
Source: AdobeStockA delicate seasonal recipe for the whole family for lunch or dinner.
You will need: 250 g broccoli, 250 g zucchini, 3 eggs, 150 ml milk or sour cream, 80 g hard cheese, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater, blanch broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes in boiling water, and whisk eggs with milk, salt, spices, aromatic herbs, and grated cheese.
Lightly squeeze and place the zucchini preparation in a baking dish, artfully arrange the broccoli florets, and pour the previously prepared mixture over everything. Bake the casserole for 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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7. Cottage Cheese and Broccoli Casserole in the Oven
Source: AdobeStockAn original idea for a savory cottage cheese casserole.
You will need: 400 g broccoli, 250 g cottage cheese, 3 eggs, 2 tbsp milk, salt, spices.
Preparation: Separate broccoli into florets, blanch them for 2-3 minutes in boiling water, and place in a baking dish. Whisk cottage cheese with eggs, milk, salt, and spices to taste. Pour this mixture over the broccoli and bake for approximately 30 minutes in the oven at 190-200 degrees Celsius.
8. Broccoli and Minced Meat Casserole
Source: AdobeStockAnother hearty casserole that can easily replace a main course.
You will need: 300 g broccoli, 250 g minced meat, 1 tomato, 3 eggs, 200 ml milk, 60 g hard cheese, salt, spices.
Preparation: Season and fry the minced meat until it changes color, stirring. Blanch broccoli florets for 3-5 minutes in boiling water, grate the cheese, slice the tomato into rounds, and separately whisk eggs with milk, salt, and spices.
Place broccoli in a heatproof dish, add the fried minced meat, and pour the egg mixture over everything. Sprinkle the casserole with grated cheese and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
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9. Broccoli Casserole in a Multicooker
Source: AdobeStockPrepares maximally easily and pleasantly.
You will need: 350 g broccoli, 1 onion, 2 eggs, 100 g sour cream, 100 g hard cheese, salt, spices.
Preparation: Blanch broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes in boiling water. Chop and fry the onion in a pan or directly in the multicooker. Mix eggs, sour cream, salt, spices, and grated cheese. Place the vegetables in the multicooker bowl, pour the mixture over them, and cook for 50 minutes on the baking setting.
10. Broccoli Casserole in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockBakes evenly and gets an especially appetizing crust.
You will need: 400 g broccoli, 1 carrot, 3 eggs, 150 g Greek yogurt, 100 g hard cheese, salt, spices.
Preparation: Blanch broccoli florets for 3 minutes in boiling water, then finely chop them with a knife. Grate the carrot and separately mix eggs, yogurt, grated cheese, salt, and spices. Combine the vegetables with this mixture, place in an air fryer dish, and bake for approximately 30 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius.