This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Crystal Farms Cheese for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.
As you might recall from previous posts, Chris and Angeline are both slightly lactose intolerant. They are fortunate in that they can have a small amount of dairy without upsetting their stomach, but we end up buying a lot of lactose free and lactose-tolerant dairy items so that they can eat what they want without worrying about an upset stomach later. I’ve always been able to find lactose-free milk, but lactose-free cheese was my unicorn! Well, guess who just found a lactose-tolerant cheese at her local grocery store? That’s right, Crystal Farms Cheese is lactose-tolerant!
Crystal Farms Cheese isn’t some veggie-styled cheese substitute, it’s REAL CHEESE.
The Crystal Farms brand is actually one of the largest cheese brands in the United States and has been around since 1926! Based in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, Crystal Farms is devoted to providing high quality, great tasting cheese for everyone – even those with tummy troubles.
Three cheers for lactose-intolerant folks everywhere!
Crystal Farms products are all natural, with few preservatives, gluten-free and a rich source of calcium.
We love broccoli and cheese as a side dish for dinner, but I rarely make it anymore because it upsets everyone’s stomach. As soon as I found the Crystal Farms Cheese, I made a dish and it was barely cooled before Chris had a serving – for lunch! Hey, I told you we love it!
This Cheesy Broccoli Casserole recipe is SO easy to make, and it’s a great way to get the kids to eat their green vegetables AND get one of their daily recommended servings of dairy.
Even if you don’t suffer from lactose intolerance, Crystal Farms cheese is super delicious and cheesy! I can’t wait to use it in all of my recipes – as you can see, I bought most of their varieties.
Cheesy Broccoli Casserole Recipe
Lactose-Tolerant Easy Cheesy Broccoli Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups Crystal Farms Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 2 box 10 oz. frozen broccoli florets, thawed
- 1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs [or Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs ]
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°. Combine Crystal Farms cheese with broccoli in 1-1/2-quart casserole.
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Evenly top with bread crumbs.
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Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden and broccoli is tender.
Super easy, right? I told you so!
You can use fresh or frozen broccoli, just make sure that you thaw out the broccoli before you put it into the oven, otherwise it won’t cook evenly and will make your casserole all soupy once it comes out of the oven.
Crystal Farms offers the following varieties:
Shredded Cheeses in Parmesan, Extra Sharp Cheddar, Mozzarella, Colby Jack, Mexican Blend, Regular Cheddar and 6 Cheese Italian.
They also have cream cheese, cheese sticks, sliced cheese, block cheese and specialty cheeses!
I can’t wait to start experimenting with all kinds of recipes using Crystal Farms Cheeses!
You can find lots of great recipes using Crystal Farms Brands by following Crystal Farms on Pinterest, and don’t forget to check out all of the Crystal Farms Favorites!
Do you want to win a gorgeous serving platter to serve your own deliciously cheesy recipes on? Just leave a comment on this blog post and I’ll draw a winner on February 1st!
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
January 20, 2015 at 10:22 pmThis casserole sounds delicious! I love that they have shredded cheese that has no lactose!
Sarah L says
January 21, 2015 at 2:08 amHow do they make the cheese without lactose? I’m glad they did. Casserole looks so yummy.
nicole dz says
January 21, 2015 at 2:40 amThis looks so yummy! I would love to try the 6 Cheese Italian blend in a lasagna recipe or even spaghetti.
Christie says
January 21, 2015 at 9:34 amCheesy broccoli are always a great pair! Love that this cheese is gentle for our lactose intolerant friends
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
January 21, 2015 at 10:44 amThat sounds ah-mazing. I am totally making this for Chris, who is lactose intolerant.
Catherine S says
January 21, 2015 at 11:25 amThis sounds really good. I need to make this since I have issues with dairy sometimes.
Nicole says
January 21, 2015 at 11:31 amDairy allergies are becoming such a huge problem. My kiddo had a dairy intolerance but it was to the whey not the lactose. It makes it harder to find products he can actually eat.
Krystal says
January 21, 2015 at 11:37 amThis looks delicious! Cheesy broccoli casserole is one of my most favorite dishes. Yum!
Debbie L. says
January 21, 2015 at 1:02 pmWe love Crystal farms cheese – the cheese is made not far from our home.
Dina says
January 21, 2015 at 2:29 pmI had no idea they made lactose intolerant cheese. I’ll have to look for this. Me and my son are both lactose intolerant.
Theresa says
January 21, 2015 at 3:59 pmI adore cheese and broccoli combined! This dish looks absolutely amazing!
Crystal says
January 21, 2015 at 4:52 pmYou know what? Even though some recipes are designed for people with food sensitivities, they end up being way tastier than the traditional version. This looks so incredible and my lactose-loving family can’t wait to try it.
Liz Mays says
January 21, 2015 at 5:30 pmI’ve had trouble with some milk products in the past so I’ve always wondered if I was intolerant. This sounds like a good brand for me. The casserole is right up my alley too!
Pam says
January 21, 2015 at 7:14 pmMy daughter has to limit her lactose thanks to tummy troubles from Celiac Disease. She’ll be glad to know there’s a cheese she can use.
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
January 21, 2015 at 8:30 pmI’ve used Crystal Farms products in the past. They are good quality and are generally a bit lower in price compared to some of the other brands. We use them often.
Jeanine says
January 21, 2015 at 8:47 pmThis looks really good! Easy too so perfect for us too and I’m sure my kids would love this too!
Lisa Bristol says
January 21, 2015 at 10:25 pmThis is a dish i would love. I will have to make some for my kids this weekend.
Veronica says
January 21, 2015 at 10:38 pmMy son is lactose intolerant so we only do milks from nuts. He may enjoy this meal
Lori Gunn says
January 22, 2015 at 12:33 amThe casserole looks so tasty. I’m glad you shared the information about lactose-tolerant real chees from Wisconsin. I’ll be looking for Crystal Farms shredded cheese products next time I go shopping.
Amanda O. says
January 22, 2015 at 12:57 amSuper easy is right! Maybe I can even get my teen to make this for the family.
Mary O'Malley says
January 22, 2015 at 1:58 amOh my goodness that recipe sounds delicious! I would love some of that right now. Yummy!
Debbie Denny says
January 22, 2015 at 8:13 amThis is good. I will make it for my mom.
Rosey says
January 22, 2015 at 11:03 amI’ve never had a broccoli casserole. I bet it’d be really good though, I like everything in it.
Debra says
January 22, 2015 at 2:55 pmMy kidlets love broccoli. This is a different and fun way to serve it to them!
Kristin says
January 22, 2015 at 3:40 pmThat is great that there is the cheese options for lactose intolerant people and who doesn’t love cheese broccoli?!
Tess says
January 22, 2015 at 5:27 pmThis would be perfect in my new diet. I love cheese in anything.lol
Chrysa says
January 22, 2015 at 6:12 pmI am a cheese lover and very glad I can tolerate it! This is a yummy way to spruce up broccoli!
Melinda says
January 23, 2015 at 8:24 amthat really looks so good. I’ve never thought to make broccoli as a casserole
Shannon Gosney says
January 23, 2015 at 4:25 pmBeing lactose-intolerant is definitely no fun! Glad you have a fun pizza recipe you can use!
shelly peterson says
February 28, 2015 at 10:05 amI like Crystal Farms cheese. My family isn’t lactose intolerant but this is good to now since I know people who are. This dish looks amazing and will have to try it.