broccoli gratin

Broccoli casserole made better with roasted fresh broccoli, cheddar cheese, creamy quinoa and irresistible, garlicky whole grain bread crumbs. This healthy casserole is easy to make and tastes amazing! Recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

Better Broccoli Casserole

vegetable broth

quinoa (any

broccoli broccoli

olive oil

salt

twists of black pepper

red pepper flakes, omit if sensitive to spice

(about 2 1/2 cups) freshly grated cheddar cheese, divided

low-fat milk (cow’s milk

butter olive oil

garlic, pressed

bread gluten-free bread

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

To cook the quinoa: Bring the vegetable broth or water to boil in a heavy-bottomed, medium-sized pot. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 17 to 20 minutes, or until all of the liquid is absorbed. Cover and set aside to steam for 10 minutes.

To roast the broccoli: Slice any large broccoli florets in half to make bite-sized pieces. Transfer the broccoli to your prepared baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, until lightly coated on all sides. Sprinkle with salt and arrange in a single layer. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the broccoli is tender and starting to caramelize on the edges.

To make the breadcrumbs: Tear your piece of bread into bite-sized pieces and toss them into a food processor or blender. Process until the bread has broken into small crumbs. In a small pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, stirring often. Add the bread crumbs and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly browned and crisp. Set aside to cool. (If you cooked your bread crumbs in a cast iron skillet, transfer them to a bowl to prevent them from burning.)

Reduce the oven heat to 350 degrees. Add the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to the pot of quinoa, and stir to combine. Set aside 3/4 cup of the cheese for later, then add the rest of the cheese to the pot. Pour in the milk and stir until the cheese and milk are evenly incorporated in the quinoa.

Pour the cheesy quinoa into a 9-inch square baking dish and top with the roasted broccoli. Stir until the broccoli is evenly mixed in with the quinoa. Sprinkle the surface of the casserole with the reserved 3/4 cup cheese, then sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top.

Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes, until the top is golden. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Hi Katie! Quick note to let you know that the broccoli casserole with brown rice instead of quinoa is DELICIOUS!!!! Just out of the oven 10 mins ago and I am enjoying it as we speak. Thank you so much! My family loves it as well! Take care! Cristiane

This recipe is a treasure!! I used to hate broccoli &amp; am still picky about it / only want the best version &amp; OMG this is the very best. Cheesy quinoa is a revelation too!
I used half broccoli and half kohlrabi because that's what I had in the fridge; otherwise followed the recipe exactly as written. I think it would be good with other roasted veggies in addition or instead. I will be making this all winter.

This is an excellent healthy alternative to the usual high calorie and fat loaded casseroles. Made it according to recipe but because it was going to be the entree I added marinated pieces of chicken that I partially cooked with the broccoli.  Caramelizing the broccoli really adds flavor to this casserole.

I usually LOVE Cookie &amp; Kate recipe's and was excited to see an updated version of Broccoli Casserole. Unfortunately--it didn't taste much different than the old school "church supperish" dishes from the past. Won't make it again.

This has become a staple meal in my home. I follow your recipe to a T and it comes out perfectly each time. My husband loves it too, which was a bit surprising because he loves meat as a main dish for dinner. I even attempted to put meat in this casserole once and he told me after he prefers it without! I asked him tonight if he’d rather I make this or chili for dinner and he picked broccoli casserole - who would’ve thought! Thanks for the great recipe.

Updating my appreciation for this recipe-just made with oat milk and a combination of vegan Parmesan and vegan bleu cheese  (with vegan butter in crumb topping) and it tastes amazing, even dairy free!  Thanks again!

This is SO good.  I used half broccoli and half cauliflower as that's what I had on hand, but I followed the rest of the recipe as written (minus the red pepper flakes).  Its warm, comforting and cheesy without being too heavy.   Perfect on a cooler winter night.  Thanks!

I made it exactly as directed (except red pepper flakes) and my entire family loved it. I actually prepared it ahead of time and baked it later in the day. I liked that it didn't change the result at all and this made it more flexible for me. I don't agree with previous review. It was special and very tasty.

Love this, my 3yr old toddler loves taking scoops of the quinoa and cheese mix and my 7 yr old loves the roasted broccoli... great family meal! So filling and healthy! Thank you so much, keep up the great work!

This has become a staple in my house hold!

This was good but I was expecting it to be bigger since it's listed as a "main" dish with 6-8 servings. Also I wasn't sure if I should be following the cooking directions on the package of quinoa or your directions? I don't cook very often so I don't have that intuition, but as a beginner cook it was really easy to make! I'm definitely going to try it again with some adjustments.

I love this casserole! I don't even like quinoa. And the flavor with the cheddar cheese and garlic crumb topping, yum! I'll be making this again

Honestly, if this was the only thing I could eat forever I wouldn’t be mad.

My new FAVOURITE comfort dish!! Love it!

Dropping in to say that I've been making this recipe for three-ish years, and it's delicious every time! Such a good meal for leftovers.

This is a wonderful recipe. I added sauteed mushrooms which made the dish even better.

I just made this for dinner. Only second time I’ve made quinoa and this is a new favorite!  Absolutely the creamiest dish with that extra crunch. Thank you.

This is a favorite of my husband's!! Last time I made only half the recipe and he complained that there wasn't enough!

This was SO DELICIOUS. I will definitely make with other veg in the future. Your directions were perfect, made it just as you said and it was seriously fantastic.

Yum yum yum! Takes a while to make but totally worth the effort 

This was good. I really liked the cheesey spiced quinoa and will make that again even without the broccoli. I did not cook the broccoli as long as written and am so glad I did not as it was starting to burn, roasted it about 10 minutes. This is not your church broccoli casserole, not creamy or “goopy”.

This is a staple dish in my house. Love this. Roasted broccoli one of my favs. Can make it the day before and my husband just puts it in the oven for us to have after my 12.5 hour shift. In all honesty I am not vegetarian but cook a lot of your dishes. This with a baked salmon fillet goes perfectly!

This is another winner Kate! I made this as a side dish using vegetable broth to cook the quinoa. The dish flavors were divine! I made it for 7 adults. Everyone went back for seconds. I have just enough left for lunch! My vegetarian sister ate this with a salad. She had plenty to eat! I've made 6 of your recipes using measurements and directions you provide. Every dish has been yummy success! I can't wait to try another! Thank you.

My favorite broccoli recipe! This is amazing for a side during the week or perfect for a gathering! I'm excited to bring it to a superbowl party. I know everyone will fall in love like I did after my first bite. 
Love, love, love, thank you so much for sharing!

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Better Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Baked Broccoli Gratin features a cheesy, delicious dish with fresh broccoli, creamy sauce, and topped with crunchy bread crumbs. This delightful dish makes a perfect side for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any occasion.

Broccoli Gratin

broccoli

unsalted butter

all-purpose flour

milk

nutmeg

black pepper

cheddar cheese

bread crumbs

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, blanching the broccoli florets for 2 minutes.  Transfer broccoli florets to a bowl filled with cold water, and let them sit for 10 minutes until completely cooled. Drain and set them aside.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). In a saucepan, melt half of the butter over medium heat. Whisk in all-purpose flour, then stir in milk. Season with salt, nutmeg, and ground black pepper. Constantly stir the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes until all ingredients are incorporated. Turn off the heat.

In a baking dish greased with butter, arrange the broccoli florets in a single layer. Evenly sprinkle the grated sharp cheddar on top and cover them with the milk mixture.

Melt the remaining half of the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add bread crumbs. Cook and stir for 2 minutes until the bread crumbs become golden brown. Turn off the heat, and add the bread crumbs to the gratin.

Bake the broccoli gratin for 20 minutes until it is golden brown and bubbly. Serve immediately.

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