Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Bursting with cheesy flavor and loaded with pasta, broccoli, and ham, this hearty casserole satisfies the hungriest of appetites.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups medium pasta (uncooked)
- 8 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half (or light cream)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups diced ham (or cooked chicken, optional)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Steps
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 casserole dish.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add pasta. Cook until al dente, adding broccoli for the last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain very well and set aside.
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While pasta is boiling, cook onion and garlic in butter in a frying pan over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
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In a large saucepan, combine broth, half and half, cornstarch, and basil. Add the onions and mix well. Bring to a simmer over medium heat while whisking until it comes to a boil and thickens.
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Once thickened, remove from the heat and stir in ham, 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
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Combine the pasta, broccoli, and ham and spread into the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese and bake 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (15% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| medium pasta | 2 cups | - | - |
| broccoli florets | 8 cups | - | - |
| butter | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| onion | 1 | - | - |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| chicken broth | 1 cup | - | - |
| half and half | 1 cup | Rp 35.000/kg | Rp 8.295 |
| cornstarch | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| dried basil | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| diced ham | 2 cups | - | - |
| shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 2 cups | Rp 30.000/170g | Rp 35.294 |
| shredded Parmesan cheese | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| salt and pepper to taste | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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