Broccoli-Cheese Casserole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Broccoli-Cheese Casserole is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed herb garden crackers or other flat bread crackers
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 5 ounces cream cheese, cut into pats
- 5 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix the crushed crackers, Parmesan and melted butter. Place the broccoli in the baking dish.
- In a pot, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add the flour and stir together. Continue to stir while cooking for about 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk, stir to break up the flour, and heat the mixture to a soft boil, stirring constantly. Once the milk thickens, add the ketchup, Worcestershire, salt, sugar, pepper and cayenne. Add the cream cheese and blue cheese. Whisk until blended smoothly. Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli. Pour the cracker mix over the casserole. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Broccoli-Cheese Casserole recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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