HEALTHY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Grease a 9x13 casserole dish with healthy fat of choice and set aside.
• In a small saucepan, add a steamer basket, broccoli and enough water to steam the broccoli {usually about 1/2 cup to 1 cup water depending on the size of your pan}. Cover with a lid, bring water to a boil and steam the broccoli for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully remove the steamer basket with broccoli. Set aside.
• While the broccoli is steaming, add healthy fat of choice to a saucepan and turn the stovetop to medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and carrots, stirring occasionally for about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
• In a large mixing bowl, add cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, onion-carrot mixture, yogurt, sour cream, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, onion flakes, dill, sea salt, thyme, garlic powder, lemon juice, lemon zest, and optional cooked rice. Stir until fully combined and evenly distributed. Pour mixture into greased casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese over the top of the casserole. Bake at 375 degrees F for 40-50 minutes, or until the cheesy top is lightly golden brown. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
• If using fresh broccoli, steam or blanch it until fork-tender (see post). If using frozen broccoli, thaw, and drain.
• Add the butter and oil to a saucepan over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the onions and garlic; cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
• Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken broth and reduce the heat to low.
• Add the cream cheese and cook, stirring frequently, until melted. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce.
• Add the cheddar cheese and stir until fully melted. Stir in the cauliflower rice.
• Add the broccoli to the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli; top with the cracker crumbs.
• Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. If desired, broil the casserole for 5 minutes for a crispier topping.