Healthy Broccoli Cheese Bake

A more nutritious version of the classic casserole, made with mushrooms, peppers, and whole-wheat bread crumbs.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.

Step: 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper, stirring frequently, until mixture begins to brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

Step: 3

Sprinkle flour over mushroom mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and milk and bring to a boil, stirring until smooth. Boil, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cheddar and 2 tablespoons romano. Stir in broccoli and pour mixture into prepared baking dish.

Step: 4

Toss bread crumbs with remaining 2 tablespoons romano and sprinkle over top. Dot with butter.

Step: 5

Bake, uncovered, until crumbs are golden and casserole is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Per Serving: 235 calories; protein 13.2g; carbohydrates 25.9g; fat 10.3g; cholesterol 18.8mg; sodium 407.6mg.

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