Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F; grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cut 6 cups of broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.
- Blanch broccoli in a large pot of boiling salted water 2-3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender but crisp.
- Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry.
- Mix 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, ½ cup grated Parmesan, 3 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon onion powder, a pinch of nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl.
- Fold in the blanched broccoli until evenly coated.
- Spread mixture evenly in prepared dish.
- Crush 1 cup pork rinds into fine crumbs in a small bowl; mix with 3 tablespoons melted butter and ¼ cup grated Parmesan.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over casserole.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until edges bubble, topping is golden brown, and center reaches 165°F.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly; reheat to 165°F.
Notes
Equipment: 9x13-inch baking dish, large pot, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one 8th of the recipe.
Suggested sides are optional and are not included in the ingredient quantities. No nutrition calculation or kitchen testing has been performed.