Rachs Broccoli Casserole Recipes

EASY WEEKNIGHT DINNER: BROCCOLI MACARONI & CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F with rack at center oven
• Bring 5 to 6 quarts of water to boil for pasta in large pot
• For broccolini, trim ends, halve larger pieces, and cut it into bite-sized pieces and florets
• For broccoli, trim and cut into stalks, slice stalks into planks, cut planks into bite-sized batons or pieces, and cut florets into bite-sized pieces
• Crush crackers with your hands or in a large plastic bag with a mallet or rolling pin
• Combine the crumbs in a bowl with parsley and about half of the grated Parm
• Peel and crush garlic or grate or chop
• In a sauce pan or deep skillet, heat EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium to medium-high heat, melt butter into oil and swirl in garlic 30 seconds, sprinkle in flour and whisk to bubble, add salt and pepper and nutmeg, then add stock or broth and half n half
• Whisk to thicken a few minutes to thinly coat the back of a spoon, add cheddar and remaining Parm cheese
• Meanwhile, boil pasta 2 minutes less than package directions, about 7 to 8 minutes
• Add broccolini or broccoli after 3 minutes
• Reserve a half-cup of water, drain and return pasta and broccoli to the pot
• Add all of the sauce and toss, use a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to thin
• Toss 1 minute, then transfer to casserole dish, top with cracker mixture and bake to bubble and brown, 5 minutes or so
• Cool a few minutes to serve

BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
• Stir the broccoli in the skillet and cook until it's tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Stir in the milk, soup, cheese sauce and rice. Cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Pour the broccoli mixture into a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbling.

CHEESY RANCH BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
• In large (at least 4-quart) microwavable glass bowl, mix broccoli, bell pepper and water; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until broccoli is bright in color and hot; drain. Return broccoli and bell pepper to bowl.
• Place cream cheese spread and milk in medium microwavable glass bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; use whisk to blend (mixture will have a few small lumps).
• Stir dressing mix into cream cheese mixture; mix well. Add cheese; stir to combine. Pour cheese mixture over broccoli and bell pepper; toss to coat. Spread in baking dish.
• In small bowl, toss crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over broccoli.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.