Broccoli Cheese & Cracker Casserole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Broccoli Cut Into Florets
- 2 pounds Velveeta
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- Salt And Black Pepper To Taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (more For More Spice)
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon (optional)
- 3 whole (sleeves) Ritz Crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place crackers into a large ziploc bag and crush slightly, leaving some large chunks. Set aside.
- Plunge broccoli into boiling water and allow to boil for 1 minute. Strain and set aside.
- Cut Velveeta into chunks. Throw into a large pot with milk, cream, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Melt, stirring occasionally, until totally smooth. Stir in Dijon if using.
- Add broccoli to cheese sauce, then add half the cracker crumbs. Stir to combine, then pour mixture into a buttered 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Top with remaining cracker crumbs, then sprinkle the top generously with black pepper.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown and casserole is bubbly.
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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