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Crispy Cheesy Roasted Broccoli

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 07/10/2018

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Fresh broccoli florets are roasted until tender, then topped with a panko and shredded cheese topping which makes this the most amazing roasted broccoli recipe ever!

Roasted broccoli in baking dish with cheese

Not your typical roasted broccoli recipe, this version is amazingly flavorful, with fantastic crunch from a topping of panko/reduced fat shredded cheese combo!  This recipe will convert any non-veggie lover!

Enter… this super incredible crispy cheesy roasted broccoli!!  This recipe was based off of one I found in an old weight watchers magazine, but I altered it a bit to lower the point value down to 3 freestyle smart points per serving.

The points here are coming from three things… the olive oil, the cheese, and the panko.  And trust me, it’s SO worth it!!

Broccoli roasted on baking sheet

WHAT OVEN TEMPERATURE DO YOU USE FOR ROASTED BROCCOLI

Most of the other roasted broccoli recipes I’ve seen and made, used an oven temperature of 425 F degrees.  But I like to use a high oven temp, 500 F degrees to be exact.  This allows the broccoli to get super crispy and still retain a hint of a bite, so they’re not completely mush.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO ROAST BROCCOLI IN THE OVEN

Well that depends on what oven temperature you’re using, but for this recipe it only takes 11-13 minutes!  That’s another reason why I love this high temperature recipe… it takes less time!

Cheesy roasted broccoli in white baking dish

WHAT GOES WELL WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI

The sky is the limit!  Of the recipes here on the blog, you could make a great dinner out of this roasted broccoli recipe and either low carb chicken tenders, chipotle glazed meatloaf,  or prosciutto wrapped shrimp.  Or go full vegetarian and serve alongside a big bowl of tomato basil soup with pesto!

You could probably reduce the point value by reducing the amount of cheese if you wanted to as well.

I hope you give this delicious roasted broccoli a try… it’s truly my favorite!!

Forkful of roasted broccoli with cheese

HELPFUL TOOLS:

  • Large rimmed baking sheet – one of my favorite sheet pans, and there’s plenty of room for the veggies to really get crispy!
  • Box grater –  just in case you don’t have one, this is the one I have and love!

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Simple ingredients and an easy 5 minutes of prep is all it takes to get this mouthwatering roasted broccoli in the oven!  You'll love the cheesy topping, and even non-veggie lovers will go crazy over this healthy side dish!! #broccoli #roastedbroccoli #weightwatchers #freestyle #smartpoints

Crispy Cheesy Roasted Broccoli

4.80 from 20 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes minutes
Calories: 113
Servings: 4 servings
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This roasted broccoli recipe is the mother of all healthy side dishes recipes!

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 oz reduced fat cheddar cheese, finely shredded (I usually use 2% reduced fat)
  • 1/8 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • bit of vegetable oil cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 500 F degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and set aside.
  • To a large mixing bowl, add broccoli florets and olive oil, giving it a toss with your hands to fully coat the broccoli with the oil. Add pepper and salt and toss again to combine.
  • Transfer broccoli to prepared baking sheet and bake 8 minutes. While broccoli is baking, combine cheese and panko in a small bowl.
  • Remove baking sheet from oven and sprinkle broccoli with cheese/panko mixture. Spray quickly with a little cooking spray and return to oven for 3-5 minutes, until cheese is melted and a bit crispy.
  • Can be served from the baking sheet or alternatively, after broccoli is finished with the first 8 minute bake, transfer broccoli to a large casserole dish. Top with cheese/panko and bake 3-5 minutes and serve directly from the dish. Just make sure the casserole dish is oven safe at 500!

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Recipe adapted very slightly from Weight Watchers magazine
 

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The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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Calories: 113 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 278mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 11.2% | Vitamin C: 92% | Calcium: 10.5% | Iron: 4.7%

I’m not a nutritionist, and nutritional values here on my recipes should be used for general information purposes only.  This information is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new diet and fitness regimen.

 

Simple ingredients and an easy 5 minutes of prep is all it takes to get this mouthwatering roasted broccoli in the oven!  You'll love the cheesy topping, and even non-veggie lovers will go crazy over this healthy side dish!! #broccoli #roastedbroccoli #weightwatchers #freestyle #smartpoints

Simple ingredients and an easy 5 minutes of prep is all it takes to get this mouthwatering roasted broccoli in the oven!  You'll love the cheesy topping, and even non-veggie lovers will go crazy over this healthy side dish!! #broccoli #roastedbroccoli #weightwatchers #freestyle #smartpoints

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  1. Jan Bower says

    Posted on 9/1 at 2:45 am

    Can I use frozen broccoli for this recipe. Do I need to adjust times?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 9/1 at 7:58 pm

      I don’t think frozen broccoli would get very crispy, as even when thawed, it has more water content than fresh broccoli.

      Reply
      • John McIntyre says

        Posted on 9/4 at 4:07 pm

        Frozen broccoli florets work just fine you don’t even need to defrost them follow your recipe bake 20 min instead at 15 add panko and cheese

        Reply
  2. Robyn says

    Posted on 11/22 at 10:44 am

    Just wanted to say that this recipe is so good, my family has me make it every year for thanksgiving. Going on 3 years now making it 🙂 it’s easy to make in bulk and comes out AMAZING!! Thank you so much!

    Reply
  3. Julie says

    Posted on 8/16 at 10:24 am

    Do I need to steam the broccoli before roasting

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 8/16 at 11:17 am

      Nope, there’s no need to for this recipe 🙂

      Reply
  4. Princess Sabodacha says

    Posted on 8/12 at 9:24 pm

    This was simple and easy to make, yet so good! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!

    Reply
  5. Kierra L says

    Posted on 8/1 at 11:36 pm

    Great recipe! Didn’t have panko so I used Italian style bread crumbs. Turned out good

    Reply
  6. Aruna sinhal says

    Posted on 4/3 at 11:10 am

    Awesome

    Reply
  7. Toni Jabben says

    Posted on 1/7 at 8:55 pm

    This was amazing! Tasted as good as candy. I baked at 450 degrees, but otherwise followed directions as written. So good!!

    Reply
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