12 Plant-Based Cheesy Broccoli Recipes

Not everyone is a fan of broccoli, but it all comes down to how it’s prepared. One of the greatest ways to enhance its flavor is to add cheese-like ingredients to the mix. Something about the smooth and creamy taste of cheese and the earthy crunch of the broccoli just works. So if you’re looking for a way to make this nutritious cruciferous vegetable a little more edible, then this is the list for you. Enjoy!

1. Mac and Cheese with Marinated Tempeh and Steamed Broccolini

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Mac and cheese is a huge comfort food. This is Mac and Cheese with Marinated Tempeh and Steamed Broccolini by Emily von Euw is designed to maintain all that big flavor, creamy texture, and filling satisfaction while using whole-food ingredients instead of more processed foods. And of course, when you’ve got your Vitamix, this all comes together easily!

Reprinted with permission from Vegan Food in Your Vitamix by Emily von Euw. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photo credit: Emily von Euw.

2. Spicy Broccoli Mac ‘n’ Cheese

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This is a deluxe version of your favorite dish – mac and cheese! A creamy cashew cheese sauce coats the noodles and then they are accented by tender, sautéed broccoli and mushrooms. Not only is this Spicy Broccoli Mac ‘n’ Cheese by Michele Elizabeth incredibly tasty, it takes no time to make so you can have it whenever you’re craving something cheesy.

3. Crispy and Comforting Broccoli Cheese Tops

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Broccoli cheese tops are vegetables disguised as something you would order at a fast food place! These Crispy and Comforting Broccoli Cheese Tops by Maria Engbjerg are great to serve as appetizers, and awesome for kids, too!

4. Broccoli Pancakes With ‘Cheese’ Sauce

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All these ingredients bind together just like they should and the flavors remained the same, without the use of any eggs, with the broccoli and spices in center stage. Whether you follow a plant-based diet or are just looking to discover a new delicious recipe, these Broccoli Pancakes With ‘Cheese’ Sauce by Julia Papanek won’t disappoint.

5. Broccoli Cheese Pizza

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The best pizza is here! This Broccoli Cheese Pizza by Florian Nouh doesn’t need any fancy ingredients or hours of prep time, depending on whether you want to use homemade or store-bought dough. The pizza crust is topped with a creamy cashew cheese sauce, steamed broccoli, and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast with vegan Parmesan cheese. You’ll want to make pizza night every night after you have this.

6. Spicy Cauliflower and Broccoli Cheese Bake

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Broccoli and cauliflower pair together very well. Things get even more delicious when you add some decadent dairy-free cheese, bake it to ooey-gooey perfection, and top it with crunchy kale chips! This Spicy Cauliflower and Broccoli Cheese Bake by Holly Jade will become a comfort food favorite, we guarantee it.

7. Cheesy Broccoli Waffles

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These Cheesy Broccoli Waffles by Amy Lanza really are a game-changer for brunch. Even those that are on the fence about broccoli are likely to love these thanks to the light, fluffy waffle batter, the tasty dairy-free cheese, and the crispy golden outside. We like to serve these with a quick “sour cream” (lemony yogurt), avocado, and some greens.

8. Roasted Sweet Potato and Broccoli With Cheesy Sauce

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Simple food doesn’t have to be boring and this Roasted Sweet Potato and Broccoli With Cheesy Sauce by Plant Tribe is proof. Tender sweet potatoes are stuffed with oven-roasted broccoli and then topped with a creamy “cheese” sauce that you won’t believe is dairy-free.

9. Cheesy Broccoli Potatoes

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Large roasted potatoes smothered and covered in a vegan nacho cheese broccoli sauce with added chickpeas to amp up the nutrition. The time may look daunting, but most of the time, it’s a hands-off recipe (except for making the cheese) since the potatoes and broccoli get roasted in the oven. For an easier weeknight meal, make the cheese in advance. If you freeze any leftover cheese, it looks a bit grainy when defrosted, but once it gets heated back up, the cheese comes back together. These Cheesy Broccoli Potatoes by Allison Reynaud are spectacular!

10. Cheesy Broccoli Soup

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Nutrient-rich, cheesy, and comforting but there’s no cheese insight! How is that possible? How can you achieve that creamy, dreamy, cheesy flavor without dairy or a long list of scary ingredients often found in vegan cheese? The secret ingredient…..nutritional yeast. You have to try this Cheesy Broccoli Soup by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler.

11. Roasted Broccoli and Sauerkraut Quesadilla

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This recipe is easy, filling, healthy, but also comforting. This Roasted Broccoli and Sauerkraut Quesadilla by Maya Popovich is crispy, fresh, gooey with vegan cheese, and all around a crowd-pleaser. You are going to love it once you give it a try.

12. Cheesy Broccoli Pasta

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If you are going to have pasta, this Cheesy Broccoli Pasta by Marina Yanay-Triner is the perfect version. Fat-free, protein-rich, and absolutely yummy-licious. Can you believe you can make a delicious cheese sauce from nutrient-rich oats?

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