Saucy Broccoli Casserole Recipes

BROCCOLI CASSEROLE WITH CREAMY CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Boil or steam the broccoli florets in a small amount of water until just fork tender; drain very well (this can be done hours or up to 1 day in advance).
• In a skillet melt butter over medium heat; add in the onion and saute for about 6-7 minutes or until very soft.
• Place the cooked broccoli, onion, water chestnuts and pimientos; mix to combine and season with salt and pepper; set aside while preparing the cheese sauce.
• For the cheese sauce; melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
• Whisk in flour until smooth.
• Gradually whisk in half and half cream and cayenne; bring to a boil whisking constantly for about 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and add in the cheddar cheese; stir until melted and smooth.
• In a bowl beat the eggs with a fork until thick and pale.
• Gradually stir about one-forth of the hot cheese/cream mixture into the eggs; add egg mixture to the remaining hot cheese mixture stirring constantly.
• Pour the cheese sauce into the broccoli mixture in the bowl; stir with a wooden spoon to combine thoroughly.
• Season with more black pepper if desired.
• Spoon the mixture into prepared baking dish.
• Bake uncovered for about 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese; return to oven and bake for another 30-35 minutes more.
• Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.
• Delicious!

CREAMY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 4 to 6 minutes; drain.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in salt, flour, and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Remove from heat, and stir in broccoli.
• Sprinkle 1/2 cup of crushed crackers over the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Slowly pour the broccoli mixture into the dish, and top with remaining crushed crackers.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

SAUCY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place broccoli in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine soup and lemon juice; pour over broccoli. Toss stuffing and margarine; sprinkle over soup mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.