Cheese Sauce

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Made with BB
Cheese Sauce
ABOUT

This Vegan Broccoli Cheese Casserole is a hearty and nutritious option for weeknight dinners or potlucks. You can customize it by adding other vegetables or using different grains.

STEPS
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine blanched broccoli, seasonings, cooked quinoa or rice, and Better Balance Cheese Sauce. Mix well to coat the ingredients.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
  4. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and lemon zest. 
  5. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is heated through.
  7. Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
INGREDIENTS
  • 3 cups broccoli florets, blanched
  • 3 cups Better Balance Cheese sauce
  • 1 cup Better Balance Plant-Based Shreds
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder 
  • ½ tsp nutmeg 
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest 
  • ½ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste