Side dishe for 6
Broccoli Cheese Casserole with cottage cheese
Broccoli is mixed with cottage cheese, cheddar, egg, and mustard, then baked under a crisp Parmesan topping.
Typical price
$3.78for 4 servings
$0.94 per serving$3.78 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.
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Cottage cheese or ricotta$0.17/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.70Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.66 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 16 oz frozen broccoli florets
- 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or colby jack cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or melted butter
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with cooking oil.
- Thaw the broccoli and drain away excess water.
- Mix the cottage cheese, cheddar, egg, mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fold in the broccoli, spread the mixture in the baking dish, and sprinkle the panko and Parmesan over it.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the topping and bake for 30 minutes, until hot and set.
- Cool the casserole for 5 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
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