This Mediterranean Cheesy Broccoli and Potato Casserole has a creamy, cheesy, and comforting texture. We prepare this casserole with potatoes, broccoli, garlic, onion, olive oil, Greek yogurt, mozzarella, feta, Parmesan, oregano, turmeric, and lemon zest. This casserole has approximately 365 calories and 38 g of net carbs. We make this casserole in about 55 minutes. This Mediterranean Cheesy Broccoli and Potato Casserole is ideal for lunch, dinner, family gatherings, holidays, special occasions, vegetarian meals, and Mediterranean-inspired dinners. You can prepare this casserole earlier because we refrigerate it for four days and freeze it for almost two months. You can serve this casserole with Grilled Chicken, Baked Salmon, Greek Salad, Roasted Zucchini, Tzatziki, or Garlic Yogurt Sauce.
STATS:
- Course: Main Course, Side Dish
- No. of Calories: 365 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Portion size: 1
- Cooking mode: Baking
- Total servings: 6
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 55 minutes
TOOLS:
- Pot
- Skillet
- Bowl
- Baking dish
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
INGREDIENTS:
POTATOES & BROCCOLI:
- 2 lb. potatoes
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
SEASONINGS:
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp black pepper
CREAMY CHEESE MIXTURE:
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup mozzarella
- ½ cup feta
- ¼ cup Parmesan
- 1 tsp lemon zest
GARNISH:
- 2 tbsp parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
POTATOES:
- We use potatoes to provide a soft, hearty, and creamy base for this casserole. As a replacement, you can use sweet potatoes or baby potatoes.
BROCCOLI:
- We use broccoli to provide freshness, color, and a tender vegetable texture. As an alternative, you can use cauliflower or green beans.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt creates a creamy sauce and adds a slightly tangy flavor. You can also use plain yogurt, labneh, or sour cream.
MOZZARELLA:
- Mozzarella provides a smooth and melted cheesy topping. As an alternative, you can use Monterey Jack, cheddar, or provolone.
FETA:
- Feta provides a salty Mediterranean flavor to the casserole. You could additionally utilize goat or ricotta cheese.
PARMESAN:
- Parmesan adds a savory and rich flavor to the cheese topping. As a further choice, we might utilize Pecorino Romano.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil adds Mediterranean flavor and helps sauté the onion and garlic. You can substitute avocado oil if preferred.
OREGANO:
- Oregano provides a classic Mediterranean flavor. Italian seasoning or dried thyme can be used instead.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We warm the oven to 190°Celcius and coat a dish.
- Boil the cubed potatoes till lightly tender, for almost ten minutes.
- Steam the broccoli for only four minutes and strain out both veggies perfectly.
- Preheat the olive oil in a pan and slowly cook the garlic and onion.
- Stir in the black pepper, oregano, turmeric, and paprika.
- Whisk the salt, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and milk in a dish.
- Put the broccoli and potatoes into a dish.
- Spread the yogurt mixture on the veggies and carefully whisk.
- Spread the Parmesan, mozzarella, and feta on the surface.
- Wrap and bake for almost twenty minutes.
- Discard the cover and bake till become bubbly and golden, for an extra ten minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
TIPS:
- Avoid cooking the potatoes for extra time before baking.
- Strain out the broccoli perfectly to avoid extra moisture.
- We utilize freshly shredded mozzarella to get a smooth melted topping.
- You could include bell peppers, spinach, or tomatoes for additional veggies.
- Leave the casserole to sit for almost ten minutes and then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
PROTEIN PAIRINGS:
- Grilled Chicken
- Baked Salmon
- Lemon Herb Chicken
- Turkey Meatballs
SALAD PAIRINGS:
- Greek Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
FRESH VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Zucchini
- Garlic Green Beans
- Roasted Bell Peppers
SAUCES:
- Tzatziki
- Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- Lemon Herb Sauce
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put this casserole in a closed box and refrigerate it for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Store this casserole for almost 2 months.
FAQs:
Will we prepare this casserole earlier?
- Yes, you can assemble this casserole, chill it for twenty-four hours, and then bake.
May we utilize frozen broccoli?
- Yes, you might use frozen broccoli, although defrost it, strain it perfectly and then include it.
Could we include chicken?
- Yes, you can use shredded chicken or cooked diced chicken for additional protein.
Will we prepare this casserole without feta?
- Yes, you can alternate the feta with ricotta cheese, extra mozzarella, or goat cheese.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATIONS:
Proteins: 17 g
Caloric Content: 365 kcal
Net carbs: 38 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 6 g
Fats: 16 g
Portion Size: 1/6 of recipe
Total carbs: 44 g