Cheesy Ranch Roasted Broccoli – Low Carb and Gluten Free
Try this Cheesy Ranch Roasted Broccoli – Low Carb and Gluten Free recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Cheesy Ranch Roasted Broccoli – Low Carb and Gluten Free recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 10.6809333333333 g
- Cholesterol 14.63 mg
- Fat 8.99433333333333 g
- Fiber 3.94799985647202 g
- Protein 7.04633333333333 g
- Saturated Fat 3.1268 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (170g)
- Sodium 193.75 mg
- Sugar 6.73293347686132 g
- Trans Fat 0.95025 g
- Calories 140 calories
Step-by-step
- Toss all of the ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl until the broccoli is well coated.
- Spread out the broccoli mixture in an 8 x 8 (or equivalent) oven proof casserole dish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees (F) for 30 minutes.
- Remove and stir - if not tender enough for your preference, place back in the oven for another 5 - 10 minutes, or until desired tenderness is reached.
- Serve hot.
Undercooking broccoli before applying heavy dairy coatings leaves the florets stubbornly fibrous while scorching the cheese on top. Roasting brassicas requires balancing direct conduction heat from an oven set to 375 degrees Fahrenheit with the moisture retained inside the cellular walls of the stems. Cutting florets into uniform sizes ensures the 30-minute baking window penetrates the thickest stalks without turning the delicate tips to mush. Heavy whipping cream, containing roughly 36 to 40 percent butterfat, behaves predictably under heat by thickening without breaking. Substituting regular milk drastically lowers that fat percentage, introducing excess water that steams the vegetables rather than roasting them. Shredding sharp cheddar cheese from a block instead of purchasing pre-bagged varieties prevents anti-caking agents like cellulose from altering the melt consistency and creating a grainy texture. Tossing the components in a medium-sized bowl guarantees every crevice of the floret surface catches the dairy and seasoning blend. Checking tenderness at the 30-minute mark dictates whether the casserole requires an additional 5 to 10 minutes in the heat. Storing leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days allows the flavors to meld further, though reheating must be done gently at a reduced temperature to prevent the separated fats from pooling.
