Easy Broccoli-Cheese Casserole

For the longest time, my mum would make this amazing broccoli casserole. It is more like a crustless quiche, but has converted many broccoli haters into broccoli lovers! I have not ever tweaked this recipe - not even to add minced garlic, sauteed onion, pimento, etc; it's too simple and delicious on its own to need tweaking. This can be made ahead and refrigerated before cooking. It freezes well and can be thawed prior to cooking.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 8 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 18 mins
• Calories: 300 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 head broccoli, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed
• ½ (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large bowl with ice water to create an ice bath.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook, uncovered, until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in the ice bath for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with vegetable oil.

Step 4

Combine broccoli, cottage cheese, eggs, Cheddar cheese, butter, flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread into the prepared casserole dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 90 minutes.