I too found this recipe to be very dry. I also thought that it required a lot of prep time for the end result. I tried my own blend of herbs and that worked out fine. Overall, taste was pretty good, but the texture really was lacking. Probably won't make again unless someone has a suggestion to make it more moist.
Broccoli and Three-Cheese Casserole
Broccoli remains crisp-tender in this recipe, though you can substitute any leftover cooked vegetables. Assemble the casserole the night before. Cover, refrigerate, and bake in the morning.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 piece)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 242
- Calories from fat: 28%
- Fat: 7.6g
- Saturated fat: 4g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.6g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9g
- Protein: 16.3g
- Carbohydrate: 27.8g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Iron: 2.2mg
- Sodium: 613mg
- Calcium: 259mg
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon dried fines herbes
- 3 egg whites
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded fontina cheese
- 4 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets (about 1 bunch)
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) reduced-fat shredded extrasharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup egg substitute
- 3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (1-ounce) slices firm white bread
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Combine the rice, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, fines herbes, and egg whites. Press mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle fontina evenly over rice mixture. Set aside.
- Cook broccoli in boiling water for 4 minutes or until tender; drain well.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccoli. Spoon broccoli mixture evenly over rice mixture. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Combine egg substitute, milk, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Pour egg mixture over broccoli mixture.
- Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 1/4 cups. Combine breadcrumbs and the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over broccoli. Bake at 400° for 23 minutes or until set.
Broccoli and Three-Cheese Casserole Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Breakfast/Brunch, Casseroles
- CONVENIENCE: Make-Ahead
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Meatless
- COOKING METHOD: Bake
- OCCASION: Autumn, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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