Cheddar Baked Broccoli Recipe
- PREP 5min
- COOK 25min
- TOTAL 30min
This cheddar baked broccoli is quick and simple to make. Think about swapping the cheddar for other cheeses — parmesan, feta, or goat cheese would all be delicious.
You Will Need
1 1/2 pounds broccoli (about 3 cups)
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 1/4 cup)
Directions
Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Prepare the broccoli by cutting the broccoli florets from the thick stalks, leaving about an inch of stalk attached to the florets. Pull the larger florets apart, so all are a similar size. Then use a vegetable peeler to peel away the tough outer skin of the stalks. Chop stalk into 1/2-inch discs.
Place the broccoli onto the baking in a single layer. Add the garlic and drizzle with olive oil. Season with the salt and red pepper flakes pepper then toss so that the broccoli is well coated.
Bake until tender and the tips of some of the florets are slightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the broccoli from the oven and immediately toss with the cheese.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- About broccoli stalks: Depending on where you buy your broccoli, the broccoli may come with long stalks. These are delicious! Remove the florets then use a vegetable peeler to peel away the tough outer skin of the stalks. If they are very woody, you might want to cut away about an inch from the end and discard. Save the rest of the stalk though, it is perfect when baked.
- Nutrition facts: The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We have used the Nutrifox recipe calculator to calculate approximate values.
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