Side dishe for 8
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
This casserole combines roasted broccoli with a creamy cheddar sauce and a buttery cracker topping.
Typical price
$3.67for 4 servings
$0.92 per serving$3.67 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $2.98Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 13 oz | $0.88Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.35 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperFlourMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp each salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1/2 tsp each dried parsley
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 sleeve ritz crackers
- 2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F, toss the broccoli with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and salt, and roast it in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish for 15 minutes.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour, then gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth.
- Add the mustard, bouillon, parsley, and cayenne, and simmer the sauce for 6 minutes until thickened.
- Stir the cheddar and Parmesan into the hot sauce until melted.
- Pour the sauce over the broccoli and stir gently to coat.
- Melt the remaining butter, mix it with crushed crackers, sprinkle the topping over the casserole, and bake for 20 minutes.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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