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This Quick Crispy Cheese Baked Broccoli Recipe

This Quick Crispy Cheese Baked Broccoli Recipe

This Quick Crispy Cheese Baked Broccoli Recipe transforms broccoli into a crunchy, cheesy delight, ready in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 325.09

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 head broccoli cut into florets with 1-inch stems attached
Seasonings and Oils
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • ? teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Dairy
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ? cup grated Parmesan cheese
Breading
  • ? cup panko bread crumbs

Equipment

  • oven
  • large pot
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rimmed Sheet Pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat oven to 450?F and set a large, rimmed sheet pan on the middle rack in the oven.
  2. Bring a large pot of water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil.
  3. Rinse and cut the broccoli into florets.
  4. Fill a large mixing bowl with ice water and set it next to the stove.
  5. Boil the broccoli florets in the water for 2 minutes.
  6. Use a slotted spoon to submerge the broccoli in the ice water to cool for 2 minutes.
  7. Transfer the broccoli to a paper towel-lined plate to dry and pat dry with another paper towel.
  8. In a large bowl, mix together the broccoli, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
  9. Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and spread the broccoli mixture evenly over the pan.
Cooking
  1. Set the oven to broil and return the pan with the broccoli to the oven. Broil the broccoli for 4 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, panko crumbs, shredded cheddar, grated Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Remove the pan from the oven, and sprinkle the breadcrumb/cheese mixture evenly over the top of the broccoli.
  4. Return the broccoli to the oven and broil another 3-5 minutes or until the broccoli is fork-tender, and the cheese has melted and is crispy around the edges. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 325.09kcalCarbohydrates: 14.5gProtein: 14.49gFat: 24.67gCholesterol: 50.21mgSodium: 1522.48mgPotassium: 517.8mgFiber: 4.24gSugar: 3.11gVitamin A: 1477.55IUVitamin C: 135.59mgCalcium: 353.59mgIron: 1.6mg

Notes

Feel free to customize this dish with your favorite cheese or additional toppings like bacon or garlic for added flavor.

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