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Broccoli cheddar bake

July 27, 2022
Recipe

Broccoli, cheddar and egg bake up to make a delightful main dish suitable for breakfast, brunch or dinner.

Serves 6

Because broccoli florets cook faster than the stalks, cut the stalks in half lengthwise so they cook more quickly.

To make this plant based, use an egg substitute, vegan milk and vegan cheese.


Heat the oven to 350 F. Lightly coat a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

In a nonstick skillet, combine the broccoli, onion and water. Saute over medium-high heat until the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Keep adding water to prevent the vegetables from drying out, but use as little water as possible. Drain and set aside when the broccoli is done.

In a bowl, combine the egg substitute, milk and 3/4 cup cheese. Add in the broccoli mixture and pepper. Stir to mix well.

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Set the baking dish into a large pan filled with about 1 inch of water. Bake uncovered until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving.


  • 4 cups chopped fresh broccoli
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 cups egg substitute
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

DASH Eating Plan Servings

1 Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils Fruits Grains and grain products 1 Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets 1 Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits 2 Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products 2 Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates 1 Fats Fruits 1 Protein and dairy Sweets 1 Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 155 Calories 9 g Total carbohydrate 21 mg Cholesterol 2 g Dietary fiber 2 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 14 g Protein 4 g Saturated fat One 3-inch square Serving size 269 mg Sodium 7 g Total fat