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Cheesy Skillet Broccoli Recipe

Easy Cheesy Skillet Broccoli Recipe

This Easy Cheesy Skillet Broccoli Recipe transforms simple broccoli into a delicious 15-minute dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 2 large heads broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • large heavy skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Pour in olive oil to coat the bottom of the skillet.
  3. Place broccoli florets into a single layer in the skillet and season with salt.
  4. Cook without stirring for 5 minutes, until broccoli is browned on the bottom.
  5. Stir broccoli and let cook again, undisturbed, for 4 to 5 minutes until the other side is browned and broccoli is tender crisp.
  6. Sprinkle in cheese and let melt and bubble and brown.
  7. Turn off heat. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and drizzle with lemon juice just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe by swapping cheeses or adding other ingredients like garlic or cherry tomatoes.

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