Cheesy Broccoli & Onion Bake
Cheesy Broccoli & Onion Bake layers tender florets and sweet roasted onions in a velvety cream cheese and Cheddar sauce, finished with a crisp Italian bread crumb crust. Rich, creamy, and comforting, it’s perfect for holiday spreads or a hearty weeknight side that pairs well with roasted meats.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Broccoli & Onion Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
Place a steamer basket in a pot over boiling water, and steam the broccoli for about 5 minutes, until tender. Put the onions in a separate pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender. Arrange the broccoli and onions in the prepared baking dish.
- 3
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the flour until smooth. Whisk in the milk until thickened. Stir in the cream cheese until melted. Pour the mixture over the broccoli and onions. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, then top with bread crumbs.
- 4
Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the cover, and continue baking for 30 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Calories 262.71 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 12.0 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 21.88 g 8%
- Total Fat 15.33 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 9.05 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.78 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 309.74 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 4.77 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 5.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.2 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 297.17 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 1.45 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 630.06 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 137.36 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 135.57 mg Good Source 151%
- Vitamin D 0.6 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Broccoli & Onion Bake is made with 8 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Broccoli, Butter, and Cream Cheese. Each serving provides about 262.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Broccoli & Onion Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Broccoli, Butter, Cream Cheese, Milk. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Broccoli & Onion Bake?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 262.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Broccoli & Onion Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cheesy Broccoli & Onion Bake healthy?
- Cheesy Broccoli & Onion Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 262.71 calories and 12.0 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 309.74 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.05 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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