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Cheesy broccoli on a white plate with potatoes and chicken in the background

Air Fryer Broccoli and Cheese Sauce

Anne Aslanides
This simple broccoli casserole cooks up in your air fryer with an easy 2 ingredient sauce.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 225 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb broccoli florets
  • 4 oz mild cheddar cheese
  • cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add broccoli into casserole dish with 1 teaspoon water, and preheat air fryer to 350 F.
  • Warm heavy cream over medium heat, adding cheese slowly until fully melted and combined.
  • Add sauce and seasonings to broccoli and stir to coat well.
  • Cook for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Notes

Parmesean can be substituted for all or part of the cheddar cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 11gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 519mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1283IUVitamin C: 101mgCalcium: 269mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. It is recommended to use your preferred calculator with the actual ingredients you use for optimal accuracy.

Keyword Air Fryer
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