Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole
A creamy, cheesy keto broccoli casserole made with simple grocery-store ingredients — no almond flour or canned soup. Low-carb, gluten-free, and ready in about 20 minutes as a vegetarian main, a side, or meal prep.
- Total Time25 minutes
- Yield4 servings 1x
- DietGluten-Free, Keto
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli (cut into florets)
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
- Steam or boil the broccoli just until still crunchy inside. Drain very well, removing as much water as possible, and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Place the garlic, butter, salt, pepper, cream cheese, and heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 7-10 minutes until the cream cheese has melted into a smooth sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the broccoli, add 2 ounces of the cheddar, and gently mix. Transfer to a casserole dish and top with the remaining 2 ounces of cheddar.
- Bake 20-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and browned. Serve immediately.
Notes
Cook the broccoli only until still slightly crunchy and drain it very well — excess water is the main cause of a watery casserole. Cream cheese and heavy cream thicken the sauce, so no flour is needed. Shred cheddar from a block for the smoothest melt. Variations: add cooked bacon, shredded chicken, or ground beef (cook meat first); swap half the cream for sour cream for tang; use mozzarella for stretch or parmesan for bite. About 375 calories per serving. Store up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months frozen; reheat in the oven to keep the texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
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