Name: Creamy Broccoli Gratin with Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 head broccoli, broken into florets; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 (6.5 ounce) package herb and garlic-flavored cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 0.5 cup grated Cheddar cheese, or as needed; 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

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Broccoli Gratin with Herbed Cream Cheese

Sep 27, 2025
by Adalberto Welch
- 4.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

50 mins
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

3

Elevate humble broccoli to a decadent delight with this creamy, cheesy gratin. Infused with fragrant herbs and garlic, this comforting dish is perfect as a side or a light vegetarian main course.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 head broccoli, broken into florets

1 cup vegetable broth

1 (6.5 ounce) package herb and garlic-flavored cream cheese, softened

3 tablespoons heavy cream

0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to taste

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch ground nutmeg

0.5 cup grated Cheddar cheese, or as needed

2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

10 g
Cholesterol

93 mg
Fiber

2 g
Protein

9 g
Saturated Fat

20 g
Sodium

598 mg
Sugar

3 g
Fat

31 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a medium pot, combine broccoli florets and vegetable broth. Cook over medium heat until broccoli is almost tender, about 5 minutes. Remove broccoli with a slotted spoon, drain well, and transfer to the prepared casserole dish. (10 minutes)

03

Step

In a bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and a few tablespoons of the reserved vegetable broth until smooth. Season generously with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture over the broccoli in the casserole dish. Sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese and dot with small pieces of butter. (3 minutes)

05

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown, approximately 45 minutes. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. (50 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use Gruyere or Fontina cheese instead of Cheddar.
Add a sprinkle of breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch.
If you prefer a smoother sauce, blend the cream cheese mixture with an immersion blender before pouring over the broccoli.

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