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Cheesy Skillet Broccoli Recipe

A quick and delicious cheesy broccoli dish cooked in a skillet, perfect as a side or a light meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: side, vegetable
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Broccoli
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets washed and trimmed
Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup milk or as needed for consistency
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Broccoli
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the broccoli florets and a splash of water. Cover and steam for about 5 minutes until tender.
Make the Cheese Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
Combine and Cook
  1. Pour the cheese sauce over the steamed broccoli in the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through.
Serve
  1. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese sauce.

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