20 Minute Baked Broccoli and Cheese

My easy baked broccoli and cheese recipe is the side dish to make when want all the flavor without the effort. Fresh broccoli gets roasted until tender-crisp, then topped with melty cheddar cheese and toasty breadcrumbs for crunch. One pan, minimal effort, and big on taste.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Author Melissa Erdelac

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil divided
2 pounds fresh broccoli washed, patted dry, and cut into spears
2 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup breadcrumbs regular or gluten-free

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450ºF. Spread 1 tablespoon olive oil on baking sheet.
1 tablespoons olive oil
Add the broccoli, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drizzle with additional tablespoon of olive oil and toss to combine.
2 pounds fresh broccoli, 2 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoons olive oil
Spread broccoli in a single layer and bake for 15 minutes, until crisp-tender. Remove from oven and use a spatula to bring broccoli together to the middle of the pan. Sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs. Return to oven for 5 minutes and serve immediately.
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup breadcrumbs

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