Low Fat Broccoli Gratin
How is it possible that Thanksgiving is already this week? November has just flown by! We also celebrated Madeline’s 4th birthday over the weekend and had the most fun time at Disneyland where she got to have a special princess makeover!
We certainly can’t forget the veggies for your Thanksgiving spread! One of my favorite potato dishes of all-time is most definitely potatoes gratin. I mean, what’s not to love about creamy cheesy potatoes? It’s total comfort food at it’s best. So I made this broccoli gratin instead of potatoes this time around and it’s seriously delish. I also tried to lighten up the cheesy sauce a bit by using fat-free half and half and lower fat cheese. If you don’t care about the fat, use regular half and half and cheese!
This recipe will satisfy your craving for cheesy and creamy goodness without all the calories and starch. I used just broccoli here, but you could also do a combo of broccoli and cauliflower! Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables so of course, it would grace my Thanksgiving table. And who doesn’t love broccoli covered in cheese? That’s right. Nobody. I love the crispy panko topping on this too as it adds a nice crunch and texture to the dish.
One thing to note about the recipe is the second step where you toss the broccoli in some boiling water for a couple of minutes. This precooks the broccoli so it’s nice and tender when it’s done cooking. HOWEVER, I actually prefer my broccoli to be more al dente so I have also made this skipping the boiling and I actually prefer it this way. So, if you want your broccoli to be softer, boil it before baking. If you want it to be more al dente, skip the second step.
While I’m posting this as a Thanksgiving dish, this broccoli gratin is a delicious side dish to make year around, especially if you have picky veggie eaters in your house!
A lower fat alternative to the potato version, but just as delicious!
Low-Fat Broccoli Gratin
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 158Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5.4gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 216mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2.1gSugar: 4gProtein: 4.1g
14 Comments on “Low Fat Broccoli Gratin”
WHAT!! You started to put up Christmas decorations already! Your crazy!! I won’t start that until after Thanksgiving! love your low fat broccoli gratin!
This looks so yummy! I’ll be trying this one!
I wish I could start hanging up decorations, but my family is adamantly against it. Lame-os. BTW, this gratin looks delicious! And I love that it’s healthy, so I can eat like, triple portions. :)
This looks great … I could eat the whole thing, right now :-)
OH yes. I love broccoli and cheese and delicious baked things.
I make almost this exact recipe and I love it. Great way to eat the yummy gratin without the guilt. :)
This gratin looks absolutely delicious :D
Cheers
CCU
This looks like such healthy and totally satisfying way to eat broccoli!! Love it. :)
I pretty much like anything “gratin” but I would especially like this one – broccoli is one of my favorite veggies!
I love that this is a lowfat option to serve at Thanksgiving. Lord knows there is plenty of fat and calories in everything else, so this is definitely going on my Thanksgiving dinner table. :)
Ooh this looks really yummy Stephanie! And I like that its a little healthier than the usual cheesy/starchy Thanksgiving sides :)
I can’t believe you started putting up Christmas decorations! I finally hit pier 1 so I’m kinda ready, but not totally there yet! This dish looks all kinds of perfect! Love the fact that it’s low fat – so I have more room for dessert :)
i love this side dish as an alternative to the heavy green bean casserole that my mom will be serving. don’t get me wrong, the casserole is heavenly but this would be a nice and much more waist-line friendly option! i’m thinking of making something like this later that weekend – i know my fam would love it girl!!
I love that you ligtened up one of my very favorite dishes. Who doesn’t love broccoli and cheese together? Crazies, that’s who.