Broccoli Cheddar Pot Pies Recipes

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR POT PIES WITH PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Thaw puff pastry according to package instructions. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, dice the potato into 1/2 inch pieces. Place in a medium stock pot and cover with one inch cold water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, boiling until potatoes are fork tender. This will take 10-12 minutes. Drain the water from the potatoes.
• While the potatoes are boiling, start making the sauce in a large pan. Heat the pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add butter and let it melt. Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour. Use a silicon whisk to gently stir the flour and butter together. Continue stirring until the flour is cooked and golden, about 1-2 minutes.
• Slowly pour in the milk, whisking consistently to prevent lumps from forming. Once the milk is added, sprinkle in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let the sauce come to a rapid simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, stir in the cheddar cheese.
• Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick enough to the coat the back of a spoon without falling off.
• Mix together the potatoes and broccoli, making sure to drain off any excess liquid. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide between four 8 ounce ramekins (see note #3). Divide the sauce between the ramekins.
• Cut out ramekin-sized circles from the thawed puff pastry. You can do this by using a large biscuit cutter or by using the ramekin as a stencil. Place puff pastry on top of each ramekin.
• Bake at 400 for 15 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

BROCCOLI CHEESE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Bring about 1 inch water to a boil in a pot. Place the chopped broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water, and steam 5 minutes, or until tender but firm.
• In a bowl, mix the Cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and mustard. Mix in 1/4 cup butter until evenly moist. Press into the bottom and sides of an 8 inch pie dish.
• Melt the 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and mushrooms until tender. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, half and half, 1 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix in steamed broccoli. Gradually stir in eggs. Transfer to the pie crust.
• Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and continue baking 20 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.