Creamy Baked Broccoli
on Nov 06, 2021, Updated Jun 18, 2024
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This Creamy Baked Broccoli is absolutely one of the best low-carb sides I have ever made. This is the best broccoli dish you will ever try and I can promise you that even if you’re not a lover of 🥦 broccoli. This recipe is really easy and perfect for anyone who lives a low-carb or gluten-free dietary lifestyle. I find that raw broccoli works better than frozen here, as frozen holds a lot of water.
Why You’ll Love Creamy Baked Broccoli
This Creamy Baked Broccoli side dish is a weeknight dinner 🦸♀️ hero. It comes together with minimal prep and in only one dish as well. It’s literally a toss-and-bake situation but the results are out of this world. The broccoli is tender, not mushy, and the luscious sauce is creamy and full-flavored. Serve it with any main 🥩 protein for a complete meal everyone will love.
How to Prepare Creamy Baked Broccoli
🔥 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
🧑🍳 Now, add all the ingredients to a baking dish.
⏲️ Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes.
🥄 Then take the dish out of the oven and mix everything together. Enjoy!
Nonna’s Tip 🧑🍳
This recipe would be equally as delicious using cauliflower instead of broccoli.
Variations and Substitutions for Creamy Baked Broccoli
- Please note that you can use the whole block of Boursin in the Creamy Baked Broccoli and adjust your 💧 water if needed.
- This recipe would be equally as delicious using cauliflower instead of broccoli.
- Use whatever 🧀 melty cheese you love in this Creamy Baked Broccoli recipe.
- You can add other vegetables such as cauliflower, carrots, or 🫑 bell peppers to this Creamy Baked Broccoli recipe. Make sure they are cut into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- You can make this recipe dairy-free by using your favorite non-dairy cream cheese alternative.
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Best Served With
- Serve this as a side dish to any main protein dish, such as 🥩 steak, chicken or fish.
- Serve this as part of a vegetarian meal alongside my Lemon Feta Orzo or 🥗 Couscous Salad.
Common Questions
Yes, you can substitute Boursin cheese with other creamy cheeses such as cream cheese, goat cheese, or a flavored spreadable cheese in this Creamy Baked Broccoli.
I prefer fresh to frozen here. I find the frozen broccoli is simply too watery. Perhaps if you thaw it first and squeeze out or drain the excess water it will work. Let me know in the comments if you try this method.
Yes, you can add other vegetables such as cauliflower, carrots, or bell peppers. Make sure they are cut into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
Yes, you can assemble the dish in advance and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it.
To make it dairy-free, use a dairy-free cheese alternative.
Creamy Baked Broccoli
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets, raw
- ¾ block Boursin cheese, 75 to 100 g, as much as you'd like
- pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200C) and add everything to your baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes. Remove from the oven and mix before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Delicious, and very easy to prepare. Thank you!