Broccoli Cheese Bake Recipe
Ingredients:
5 boxes frozen chopped broccoli
1 pound Velveeta cheese
Salt, black pepper, garlic powder (all to taste)
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter
1 sleeve Ritz crackers
Directions:
1. Cook broccoli.
2. Melt 1 stick butter and Velveeta cheese (careful not to burn). Season broccoli. Add cheese mixture.
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3. Crumble crackers and mix throughout, saving some for the top. Dot casserole with remaining butter.
4. Bake 20−25 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Health Benefits of Broccoli
Pretty much every vegetable offers some sort of health benefit, and broccoli is no exception! Adding this recipe to your recipe book is a great way to help your family eat healthier. Let's dive into some of the awesome health benefits that broccoli has to offer.
Broccoli contains tons of vitamins C and K, both essential nutrients to help your body function at its absolute best. Broccoli also contains antioxidants, which are believed to help prevent cancer. The antioxidants in broccoli are believed to help reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Another health benefit of broccoli is that it has a good dose of fiber in it. Fiber is necessary for your digestive system to function correctly. A diet that's low in fiber can cause issues like constipation and bloating. Some preliminary research has shown that broccoli can help protect your heart.
- 4-serving meals starting at $3.77 per serving (up to 25% cheaper than HelloFresh).
- Incredible variety with 10+ weekly meal options, delivered directly to you.
- Easy to prepare meals ready in 30-minutes or less.
By adding broccoli to your diet, you'll be doing your body a huge favor. All of the benefits that this vegetable can provide will have you returning to it again and again. Keep this recipe bookmarked so you can return to it at any point!
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