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Description
A simple and delicious Broccoli Cheese Casserole recipe, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 1 pound fresh broccoli florets (small florets work best)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (just a pinch if you don’t like spicy food)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with olive oil.
- Place the broccoli florets in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave on high until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in another large bowl, prepare the creamy sauce. Mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and half the grated cheddar cheese. Add a small amount of water to thin the mixture, about 1 tablespoon.
- Drain the broccoli well and add it to the creamy sauce. Gently toss to coat.
- Transfer the coated broccoli to the prepared baking dish. Lightly spray the top with olive oil. Evenly sprinkle the remaining cheddar on top.
- Bake the casserole until golden brown and bubbly around the edges, 15-20 minutes. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Small broccoli florets cook more evenly.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- Letting the casserole rest before serving allows it to set.