Creamy Broccoli and Cottage Cheese Bake

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2.In a large pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.

3.In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, sour cream, milk, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined and creamy.

4.Add the blanched broccoli to the cheese mixture and stir gently to coat the broccoli evenly with the creamy mixture.

5.Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter. Pour the broccoli and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

6.In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the casserole.

7.Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.

8.Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.