Broccoli Casserole for One

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword broccoli and cheese, cheesy broccoli casserole, single serving casserole, small batch casserole

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings 1 serving

Broccoli in a creamy cheese sauce with a crisp panko and cheddar topping, baked in a small 5×5-inch dish.

Ingredients

1 cup broccoli florets
1½ Tbsp salted butter divided (1 Tbsp sauce + ½ Tbsp topping)
¼ cup chopped onion
1 minced garlic clove
⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 Tbsp heavy cream
3 Tbsp sour cream
⅓ cup shredded Monterey Jack
3 Tbsp panko
⅓ cup shredded cheddar

Directions

Heat the oven to 375°F. Boil the broccoli for 2 minutes, then drain it.
Cook the onion in 1 Tbsp of the butter for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Pour in the broth and simmer. Add the heavy cream and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Take the pan off the heat. Stir in the sour cream and Monterey Jack, then fold in the broccoli.
Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased 5×5-inch dish.
Melt the remaining ½ Tbsp butter and mix it with the panko and cheddar. Sprinkle this over the broccoli.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden. Let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ⅓ cup shredded Monterey Jack counted as Monterey Jack, panko counted as dry bread crumbs (panko is lighter: 50 g a cup). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.