Keto Creamy Baked Broccoli and Vegetable Casserole

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Keto Creamy Baked Broccoli and Vegetable Casserole is a very delicious dish. This dish is full of cream and is best for the keto diet as it contains all the low-carb ingredients in it. They get ready to be baked in 40 minutes, so they are the best option to make for a side dish. Keto Creamy Baked Broccoli and Vegetables Casserole is made with broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and bell peppers with a rich cream cheese sauce. It contains 5g Net Carb and 11 g of proteins. They can be stored in a container so their taste and texture will never get spoiled. You can serve it with grilled chicken, cauliflower rice, keto garlic sauce, and parmesan cheese.

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STATS:

  • Calories: 285 kcal
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Serving size: 1 portion
  • Cooking  time: 25 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 40 minutes
  • Course: Side Dish, Main Course
  • Diet: Keto-friendly, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
  • Serving: 6 servings

EQUIPMENT:

  • Baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Oven

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 half cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 medium chopped zucchini
  • Half small chopped bell pepper
  • 4 oz full-fat cream cheese
  • Half cup heavy whipping cream (unsweetened)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Quarter cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1tbsp olive oil
  • Half tsp paprika
  • Half tsp black pepper
  • Half tsp salt

INGREDIENT NOTES:

BROCCOLI:

  • You can use fresh broccoli for a good taste. First, boil it until it gets soft. Then chop it into small pieces. Remove the excess water before mixing so it can hold its shape. Cauliflower also works well to give better results, as per your choice.

OLIVE OIL:

  • Add some quantity of olive oil in a pan. Olive oil will help to cook the vegetables and add some flavor to the casserole. Avocado oil is another good option to use in this recipe.

CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • Cheddar cheese will give a cheesy and stronger taste in the casserole. Mozzarella cheese is good to use in it, as per your choice.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

  • Parmesan cheese is good to add to give them a salty and cheesy flavor.It works well with the cheddar cheese to provide a good taste. You can use any type of cheese instead, as per your choice.

SEASONINGS:

  • You can add some seasonings according to your taste. It will add some colors and make them salty in the taste. They will also make the taste of the casserole good. You can adjust them as per your preference.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Firstly, heat the oven and grease a dish with some olive oil.
  2. Then, rinse the vegetable and make it equal in slices.
  3. Now boil the broccoli and cauliflower for 4 minutes until they get soft and then remove the water.
  4. Next, heat the olive oil in a pan over a low flame and add the minced garlic and cook it for 30 minutes.
  5. Now add the cream cheese and heavy cream and mix them until the mixture becomes smooth.
  6. Add some seasonings according to taste and mix them evenly.
  7. Gently pour the creamy sauce over the vegetables and mix until everything is coated.
  8. Now, transfer the mixture into a dish and add the cheese on the vegetables.
  9. Bake the vegetables until the cheese melts and is lightly golden brown.
  10. Lastly, cool the casserole for 5 minutes, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

PROTEINS:

  • Grilled chicken
  • Baked salmon
  • Roasted turkey

KETO SIDE DISHES:

  • Cauliflower rice
  • Cucumber salad
  • Garlic mushrooms

DIPS & SAUCES:

  • Keto garlic sauce
  • Homemade ranch dressing
  • Sour cream dip

TOPPINGS:

  • Fresh parsley
  • Green onions
  • Extra Parmesan cheese
  • Red pepper flakes

TIPS:

  • You can use a full-fat dairy product with low carbs and no added sugar.
  • Properly drain the vegetables to prevent extra water in the casserole.
  • Do not cook the vegetables too much before baking.
  • You can use shredded cheese before melting.
  • Do not add flour, cornstarch, or breadcrumbs because they may increase carbohydrates.
  • Choose a small quantity of black pepper to keep carbohydrates lower.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • You can store the casserole in a container for 4 days so their texture will never get spoiled.

FREEZER:

  • You can also keep them stored for a long time in a container so their taste will never get ruined.

FAQs:

Is broccoli casserole good for the keto diet?

  • Yes, you may use low-carb vegetables, full-fat cream cheese, heavy cream, and cheese without flour or breadcrumbs.

Could I exclude cauliflower from this recipe?

  • Yes, you can use cauliflower with extra broccoli or zucchini.

Should I use mozzarella cheese instead of cheddar cheese?

  • Yes, you can use mozzarella cheese in this recipe or any other with low carb as per your choice.

Should I use frozen broccoli in this recipe?

  • Yes, frozen broccoli also works well and gives you the best result, as per your choice.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 285 kcal

Net carbs: 5 g

Iron: 1.2 mg

Total carbs: 7 g

Vitamin A: 160 mcg

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 220 mg

Protein: 11 g

Serving size: 1

Sodium: 350 mg

Servings: 6

Potassium: 380 mg