Fresh broccoli florets are roasted until tender, then topped with a panko and shredded cheese topping which makes this the most amazing roasted broccoli recipe ever!
Not your typical roasted broccoli recipe, this version is amazingly flavorful, with fantastic crunch from a topping of panko/reduced fat shredded cheese combo! This recipe will convert any non-veggie lover!
Enter… this super incredible crispy cheesy roasted broccoli!! This recipe was based off of one I found in an old weight watchers magazine, but I altered it a bit to lower the point value down to 3 freestyle smart points per serving.
The points here are coming from three things… the olive oil, the cheese, and the panko. And trust me, it’s SO worth it!!
WHAT OVEN TEMPERATURE DO YOU USE FOR ROASTED BROCCOLI
Most of the other roasted broccoli recipes I’ve seen and made, used an oven temperature of 425 F degrees. But I like to use a high oven temp, 500 F degrees to be exact. This allows the broccoli to get super crispy and still retain a hint of a bite, so they’re not completely mush.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO ROAST BROCCOLI IN THE OVEN
Well that depends on what oven temperature you’re using, but for this recipe it only takes 11-13 minutes! That’s another reason why I love this high temperature recipe… it takes less time!
WHAT GOES WELL WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI
The sky is the limit! Of the recipes here on the blog, you could make a great dinner out of this roasted broccoli recipe and either low carb chicken tenders, chipotle glazed meatloaf, or prosciutto wrapped shrimp. Or go full vegetarian and serve alongside a big bowl of tomato basil soup with pesto!
You could probably reduce the point value by reducing the amount of cheese if you wanted to as well.
I hope you give this delicious roasted broccoli a try… it’s truly my favorite!!
HELPFUL TOOLS:
- Large rimmed baking sheet – one of my favorite sheet pans, and there’s plenty of room for the veggies to really get crispy!
- Box grater – just in case you don’t have one, this is the one I have and love!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 oz reduced fat cheddar cheese, finely shredded (I usually use 2% reduced fat)
- 1/8 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- bit of vegetable oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500 F degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and set aside.
- To a large mixing bowl, add broccoli florets and olive oil, giving it a toss with your hands to fully coat the broccoli with the oil. Add pepper and salt and toss again to combine.
- Transfer broccoli to prepared baking sheet and bake 8 minutes. While broccoli is baking, combine cheese and panko in a small bowl.
- Remove baking sheet from oven and sprinkle broccoli with cheese/panko mixture. Spray quickly with a little cooking spray and return to oven for 3-5 minutes, until cheese is melted and a bit crispy.
- Can be served from the baking sheet or alternatively, after broccoli is finished with the first 8 minute bake, transfer broccoli to a large casserole dish. Top with cheese/panko and bake 3-5 minutes and serve directly from the dish. Just make sure the casserole dish is oven safe at 500!
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Nutrition Disclaimer
The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Calories: 113 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 278mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 11.2% | Vitamin C: 92% | Calcium: 10.5% | Iron: 4.7%
I’m not a nutritionist, and nutritional values here on my recipes should be used for general information purposes only. This information is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new diet and fitness regimen.
Jess says
I’ve commented already and I still use this recipe 😀 I’m diabetic and this is good lunch or even appetizer to have lol the temperature however I don’t put it at 500 I put at 400 which still turns out good
Mary says
Yum…made this again tonight. Thank you for the recipe!
Teresa says
Oh my goodness!!! This was really good. I used what I had, frozen broccoli florets (16 oz), a mix of cheddar, pepper jack, and grated parmesan (way more than 2oz.!) It was a hit, will definitely cook again.
Kathleen says
SO GOOD! I love how crispy the broccoli is. It was perfection and I am grateful for this recipe. Thank you!
Rick B. says
I make this all the time when broccolli is really cheap. Although I do add some crushed garlic to the recipe and omit the panko. A glass of red wine and you have dinner that tastes great, is surprisingly good for you and isn’t too high in calories.
Tess says
I made this with a quesadilla cheddar blend and it was to DIE for
Jess Thomas says
I made these two times already and I love it!!
U'i says
Aloha! Baking the broccoli on high was amazing! Thank you for the tip! It was perfect & my entire ‘ohana enjoyed it! Mahalo.
eric says
best broccoli ever. i tossed with about a tbsp of melted butter and a tbsp of olive oil and greased the pan with butter. might add a bit of bacon next time.
Valentina says
Thank you! The broccoli was tasty, crispy but pleasantly fresh and juicy inside!
Amy says
Would it be possible to use frozen broccoli somehow?
The Chunky Chef says
I’m not sure that you could get it crispy if you used frozen
Von says
Girll you don’t need to buy frozen broccoli 🥦 anymore, buy it fresh trust me, it’s cheaper as well you’ll never buy frozen again.
Barbara Meuschel says
Easy, healthy, delicious recipe which perfectly fits into any diet plan. Love it!
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
I love roasted broccoli! And adding cheese makes it sounds SO good!
Krista says
This is a great side dish! Love that cheese on top!
Jacque Hastert says
The ONLY way to eat broccoli! This sounds fantastic!
Jamielyn says
Yum! I love broccoli and cheese dishes!
Allyson Zea says
Maybe my kids will actually eat broccoli if I serve it to them with this delicious cheese! YUM!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This needs to happen at my house very soon!!
Anna says
Roasting broccoli is the best way to cook it, in my opinion. This cheesy goodness is a huge hit here! So tasty!
Delaney says
This is such a great side dish!