Broccoli N Cheese Puffle Recipe

A fun and cheesy twist on broccoli! This kid-friendly recipe, adapted from a 1978 San Antonio Junior League cookbook, creates a delightful broccoli and cheese casserole baked atop a buttery bread crust. The creamy, cheesy filling is perfectly complemented by a light and airy egg topping, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. Get ready to hear "puffle!" at your dinner table!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 504.8 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Broccoli N Cheese Puffle

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How to Make Broccoli N Cheese Puffle

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan and line the bottom with 4 slices of bread, slightly overlapping to cover the bottom.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cooked broccoli florets, 2 tablespoons margarine, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, a dash of Tabasco sauce (to taste), and 1/4 cup finely chopped onion.
  4. Spoon the broccoli mixture evenly over the bread in the prepared pan.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup milk powder, and 1/4 cup water until well combined.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the broccoli mixture in the pan.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

60g

Fat

67g

Carbs

10g

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