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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Wash and cut up the broccoli head into bite-sized pieces. Place on a baking dish. *I measure 1/2 broccoli head per person as a side dish. I can eat a whole broccoli head when prepared this way!
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You can use the stems in a stir-fry or bake separately with garlic, salt and pepper to eat later.
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Coat the broccoli with olive oil. I use my hands to toss and rub in the olive oil. Quick and dirty.
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Sprinkle red pepper flakes and sea salt over the broccoli. Add as much as you like. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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Meanwhile, shred good quality cheddar cheese. The flavor of the cheese makes a huge difference! You will want just enough cheese to cover the broccoli, about 1/4 to 1/2 cup per broccoli head.
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Take the broccoli out of the oven. It should still be slightly tough.
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"Dump" the cheese on top of the broccoli and bake for 5-7 minutes. If the broccoli is already tender, turn off oven and leave dish in there only until cheese melts. Tap the photo to see all of it.
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Check on it after 5 minutes. You want the broccoli to be slightly crunchy and the cheese to be just melted. Serve hot! Tastes amazing by itself, with fried eggs, or as a side dish.
Ingredients
| 1 | Head of broccoli or broccolini |
| 2 | Tablespoons Olive oil |
| ¼ | Teaspoons Sea salt |
| ¼ | Teaspoons Chili flakes |
| ¼ | Cups Cheddar cheese |