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Broccoli Bake, Short-Cut




Source of Recipe


Healthy Meals in Minutes


Recipe Introduction


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List of Ingredients




3 tablespoons Italian-style bread crumbs, divided

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

3/4 cup skim milk

1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 cups frozen, thawed broccoli flowerets

2 medium tomatoes, sliced

Recipe



1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with vegetable cooking spray. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons bread crumbs over the bottom of the prepared pan.

2. In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add flour to saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Gradually whisk milk into saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 2/3 cup Cheddar, salt and pepper.

3. Arrange broccoli and tomatoes in prepared pan. Pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs and remaining cheddar. Bake until casserole is heated through and top is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Place pan on a serving plate. Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove sides of pan. Serve immediately.

Serves 6
Calories 131
Fat 6 g
Cholesterol 20 mg
Sodium 274 mg