Description
French Onion Broccoli Cheese Casserole combines sweet caramelized onions, tender broccoli, and a rich blend of Gruyère and cheddar melted into a velvety cream sauce, topped with crispy fried onions for a golden crunch. This ultra‑creamy, comforting casserole is perfect for family meals, potlucks, or make‑ahead dinner plans, delivering a satisfying blend of flavors and textures in every bite. Each serving balances cheese, delivering a satisfying meal that pairs with a salad or crusty bread today.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups caramelized onions
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blanch broccoli for 3–4 minutes, drain.
- Mix onions, cheeses, cream, garlic powder, salt, pepper.
- Fold in broccoli.
- Transfer to greased baking dish, top with fried onions.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add crushed red pepper flakes. Let the casserole rest 5 minutes before serving for best sliceability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Comfort
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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