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Broccoli ham casserole recipe
This delicious, hearty broccoli ham casserole is a regular favorite at our family lunch table. Every time I make the casserole, the kitchen smells wonderfully of baked cheese. The interplay of creamy cheese, crunchy broccoli and flavorful ham is simply irresistible, and the crispy casserole is the icing on the cake.
Ingredients
- 1 kg Broccoli, washed and cut into small florets
- 300 g Ham, cut into cubes
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 Pressed cloves of garlic
- 200 g Grated cheese (e.g. Gouda or mozzarella)
- 500 ml cream
- 3 Eggs
- Salt, pepper Nutmeg for seasoning
- Breadcrumbs and butter for the mold
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Directions
To prepare the broccoli ham casserole recipe start by preheating the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Then I always butter the casserole dish and sprinkle it evenly with breadcrumbs. This prevents the casserole from sticking to the dish and gives a nice crispy surface.
Put the washed and chopped broccoli in boiling water and blanch it for 3 minutes, this way it will keep its bright color and some of its nutrients while baking. If I am in a hurry, I skip the blanching step, the result is still delicious.
While the broccoli is blanching, you can sauté the ham in a pan with the finely chopped onion and garlic. It is important not to over-fry the ham - it should only be lightly browned and not crispy.
Next, I mix the cream with the eggs and season the mixture with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Generally, I like to be generous with the spices, especially nutmeg - it gives the casserole a special touch.
Now it's time for layering: First, I spread a layer of broccoli in the dish, followed by ham and onions, and finally the cheese. Then I pour the cream and egg mixture on top. I repeat the process until all the ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of cheese.
I put the broccoli ham casserole in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is nice and golden and crispy. I always check after 20 minutes, because every oven is different.
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