
Keto Cheesy Broccoli Bake
Baked & melted
- Time
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 385 kcal
- Protein
- 22 g
About this recipe
Broccoli baked in a silken egg custard studded with two cheeses becomes impossibly creamy — the heavy cream and eggs replace all the starch a traditional bake would need, while cheddar and Parmesan deliver that deep umami depth. The almond flour crust adds a subtle crunch and nutty backbone without any of the carb load. A pinch of Dijon mustard and fresh nutmeg cut through the richness, preventing the dish from feeling heavy on the palate.
This is comfort food that actually fits your macros: 22g of protein per serving, just 8g net carbs, and 31g fat to keep you satiated for hours. The real skill here is not overcooking the broccoli — add it raw to the custard so it steams gently in the oven and stays vibrant, never mushy. Make it ahead and reheat gently; it's excellent cold straight from the fridge as a quick lunch.
Ingredients
Quantities for 4 servings.
Method
- 1Preheat oven to 190°C. Blanch broccoli in salted water for 3 minutes, drain well.
- 2Whisk heavy cream, eggs, mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3Mix cheddar, parmesan, and minced garlic with the cream mixture.
- 4Arrange broccoli in a buttered baking dish, pour cream sauce over, top with almond flour.
- 5Dot with butter and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and set.
- 6Cool for 5 minutes before serving.



