Broccoli Gratin with Herbed Cream Cheese

Broccoli Gratin with Herbed Cream Cheese

This is a delicious way to cook broccoli: pre-cooked in broth and then baked in the oven with herbed cream cheese, Cheddar, and spices.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
50 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
357 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
Step 2
Combine broccoli and vegetable broth in a pot and cook over medium heat until broccoli is almost tender, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain, and add to the casserole dish.
Step 3
Combine cream cheese, cream, and a few tablespoons of the vegetable broth from cooking the broccoli. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Distribute cream cheese mixture on top of the broccoli. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and butter pieces.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 head broccoli, broken into florets
  • 1 (6.5 ounce) package herb and garlic-flavored cream cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to taste
  • 0.5 cup grated Cheddar cheese, or as needed

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