Easy Broccoli-Cheese Casserole

Ingredients

• head broccoli, chopped
• teaspoon svegetable oil, or as needed
• (16 ounce) containercottage cheese
• eggs
• 1/2(8 ounce) packageshredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• tablespoon sall-purpose flour
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients. Fill a large bowl with ice water to create an ice bath.
2. 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.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with vegetable oil.
4. Combine broccoli, cottage cheese, eggs, Cheddar cheese, butter, flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread into the prepared casserole dish.
5. Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 90 minutes.