Broccoli, Egg and Cheese Casserole

Broccoli, Egg and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 head broccoli, chopped
• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 16 oz. cottage cheese
• 3 eggs
• 4 oz. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• To taste salt and ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Fill a large bowl with ice water to create an ice bath. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook, uncovered, until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in the ice bath for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
2. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish with vegetable oil.
3. Combine broccoli, cottage cheese, eggs, Cheddar cheese, butter, flour, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spread into the prepared casserole dish.
4. Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes.