Creamy, cheesy Broccoli Au Gratin makes a decadent low-carb side dish that everyone will love!
I’ve never been a fan of plain broccoli, I mean who really is?! Drizzle on a creamy garlic cheese sauce and smother it with more cheese, bake to a bubbly golden crust…Mmmmm yes please! This may surprise even the pickiest of eaters.
This simple cheese sauce though – rich and ooey-gooey goodness that seeps around each floret. You can use this base sauce for potato au gratin, cauliflower au gratin, alfredo sauce – so many dishes! It’s rich, decadent and absolutely delicious. It transforms plain old broccoli into this magical Broccoli Au Gratin and it’s low-carb, crazy!
Hearty enough to stand on its own, Broccoli Au Gratin pairs amazing with all proteins. Recently I made a butter & herb basted ribeye paired with this veggie casserole and it was heavenly. Best part is it’s healthy, low-carb and keto-friendly; so you can stay on track and feel like you’ve cheated at the same time.
Low-Carb Broccoli Au Gratin
Creamy, cheesy Broccoli Au Gratin makes a decadent low-carb side dish that everyone will love!
- 1 lb broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 1/2 cups)
- 2 tbsp grass-fed butter
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Preheat oven to 375º. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt and add broccoli. Cook until it just begins to become tender (3-4 minutes), drain well. Pat with a paper towel and get as much moisture out of the broccoli as possible.
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While the broccoli cooks – melt the butter in a sauce pan. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the almond flour and whisk constantly, until it just begins to brown (1 minute or so).
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Whisk in cream, cream cheese, salt and pepper and allow everything to incorporate. Once boiling reduce the heat to medium, stirring occasionally, until VERY thick, about 7-8 minutes.
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Remove the sauce from the heat and add the parmesan cheese, whisk until incorporated.
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Spread 1/3 of the sauce on the bottom of a casserole dish. Pack the broccoli into the pan and spread the rest of the sauce over top. Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese
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Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 25-30 minutes. OPTIONAL: broil for 2-3 minutes until golden
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Let stand for 5 minutes and DEVOUR!
