Here’s a creamy, comforting, and protein-boosted recipe you’ll love 🧀🥦

🥦🧀 Broccoli–Cauliflower Cheesy Bake (High-Protein)

Creamy • Cheesy • Low-Carb Friendly • Protein-Packed

This casserole turns simple broccoli and cauliflower into a rich, satisfying dish with a high-protein cheese sauce. Perfect as a main or a hearty side.

⏱ Time & Yield

Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 30–35 minutes
Serves: 4–6

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• Optional: chili flakes, mustard powder, chopped parsley

Optional protein boosts:

• 1 cup diced cooked chicken or turkey
• ½ cup chopped lean ham

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

2️⃣ Par-cook veggies: Steam or microwave broccoli and cauliflower 3–4 minutes until just tender. Drain well.

3️⃣ Blend sauce: Blend cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.

4️⃣ Assemble: Place vegetables in dish. Pour sauce over. Sprinkle cheddar and Parmesan evenly.

5️⃣ Bake: Bake 30–35 minutes until set, bubbly, and lightly golden.

6️⃣ Rest & serve: Cool 5 minutes. Garnish and enjoy.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving – approx, without meat)

• Calories: ~220
• Protein: ~20–24 g
• Carbs: ~8–10 g
• Fat: ~11 g
• Fiber: ~3 g

✔ high protein
✔ gluten-free
✔ keto-friendly option
✔ meal-prep friendly

💡 Tips & Variations

• Extra cheesy: add ¼ cup cream cheese
• Crunchy top: sprinkle almond flour + Parmesan before baking
• One-pan meal: add cooked chicken or beef
• Spicy: add jalapeños or hot sauce
• Even higher protein: stir in ½ scoop unflavored protein powder to sauce