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Cheesy Skillet Broccoli Recipe

Cheesy Skillet Broccoli Recipe

This easy cheesy skillet broccoli recipe transforms fresh broccoli into a cheesy delight in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 2 large heads broccoli cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • 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. Place broccoli florets into a single layer in the skillet. Season with salt. Cook without stirring for 5 minutes, until broccoli is browned on the bottom.
  3. Stir broccoli and let cook again, undisturbed, for 4 to 5 minutes until the other side is browned and broccoli is tender crisp.
  4. Sprinkle in cheese and let melt and bubble and brown. Turn off heat. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and drizzle with lemon juice just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding garlic or using different types of cheese for a unique twist.

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