Broccoli and Cheese Bake
This recipe is a riff on the spinach and cheese recipe that I posted several years ago. It has the flavor of a broccoli and cheese soup without the heavy cream.
Ingredients:
- 8oz fat free cottage cheese
- 2 Laughing Cow soft cheese wedges
- 2 eggs
- 16oz uncooked broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper or red pepper flakes
- Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top
Directions:
- Steam broccoli on stovetop or in microwave
- I weighed 16oz of broccoli into a glass Pyrex container, added a cup of water, and cooked in microwave for 12 minutes
- Blend Laughing Cow cheese, eggs, and cottage cheese in small blender or food processor, then add to a mixing bowl
- Chop up or use potato masher to break the broccoli into small pieces. Add to the mixing bowl.
- Add the breadcrumbs and seasonings to the bowl and mix all ingredients together
- Pour into greased pie plate and top with parmesan if desired
- Bake at 375 Fahrenheit for 45 minutes or until well browned
Notes:
- As of April 2024, 1/8 of the pie is 1 WW Point according to the current plan
- This blog has no affiliation with Weight Watchers but I did calculate the points for personal use by myself and other family members who are plan subscribers
- When served cold, this pie can almost pass for a quiche - the edges brown up almost like a crust
- You may bake in a glass pie plate or aluminum pie plate with no change in temperature or cooking time
- If made with matzo meal instead of breadcrumbs, the dish would be kosher for Passover
- The pie goes great with a salad for a light lunch or dinner
- I can envision a wedge of this pie along with some toast and fruit for a delicious breakfast
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