Broccoli Swiss Cheese Casserole |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is a wonderful broccoli casserole that is loaded with cheese! Tip: try not to leave out the hot sauce, it gives the casserole so much extra flavor. Ingredients:
5 cups fresh broccoli, cut into small florets |
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese |
3 eggs |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted |
1/3 cup flour |
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained |
2 cups shredded swiss cheese |
1/4 cup finely chopped onion |
salt and pepper |
4 drops hot sauce or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) |
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional) |
8 -10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 13 x 9-ich baking pan.
3. Cook the broccoli florets, covered in a small amount of boiling water for 7-8 minutes, or until firm-tender (don't overcook); drain well.
4. In a food processor, or an electric blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, butter and flour until smooth; set aside.
5. Combine the broccoli, corn, Swiss cheese, chopped onion, salt, pepper, hot sauce (if using); mix well to combine.
6. Stir in the cottage cheese mixture and the 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (if using).
7. Transfer into prepared baking dish.
8. Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
10. **NOTE**1/8- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper may be subsituted for the hot sauce, but the hot sauce is definately better!
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