Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Casserole
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4–6
🛒 Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
1½ lbs ground beef
3 cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Creamy Cheese Sauce:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Cheese Topping:
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a casserole dish.
2️⃣ Cook beef mixture:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Drain excess grease.
3️⃣ Prepare broccoli:
Steam broccoli florets for 2–3 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
4️⃣ Make creamy sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
5️⃣ Assemble casserole:
Spread cooked beef mixture evenly in the casserole dish. Add broccoli on top, then pour creamy sauce over everything.
6️⃣ Add cheese topping:
Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella evenly across the top.
7️⃣ Bake:
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
8️⃣ Serve:
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.
💡 Tips
• Steam broccoli lightly so it stays firm after baking
• Add sliced mushrooms for extra flavor
• For extra richness, mix in cooked bacon bits
• Perfect keto comfort food — creamy, cheesy, and satisfying 🥦🧀🥩✨