Broccoli With Buttery Crumbs Recipes

BUTTER-STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH PEPPERY BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread bread crumbs on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until golden, about 10 minutes, turning pan and stirring crumbs occasionally to ensure even browning. Remove from oven and transfer crumbs to a bowl. Stir in black pepper and salt to taste. Set aside at room temperature.
• Cut off thick stems of broccoli and save for another purpose, such as soup. Cut broccoli tops into 3-inch-long spears of approximately equal size.
• Put a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter, add broccoli spears and season with salt. Add 1 cup water, turn heat to high and cover skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Cook rapidly until firm-tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. The broccoli should absorb all the butter and water. (If there is any buttery liquid left, spoon over broccoli just before serving.)
• Transfer broccoli to a serving platter or a large wide shallow bowl. Sprinkle generously with peppery crumbs. Using a vegetable peeler, shave Parmesan into rough shards and scatter over the top.

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH BUTTERY BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Cut the broccoli into florets and place on a baking sheet. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder and roast for 20 minutes, turning over halfway through.
• While the broccoli is roasting, melt the butter and garlic in a large skillet. Add the breadcrumbs and toast while tossing, about 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove the breadcrumbs from the skillet and set aside.
• Make the Hollandaise sauce according to the package directions.
• To serve, place the roasted broccoli on a serving platter and top with the breadcrumbs and the Hollandaise sauce. Serve any extra sauce on the side.

SAUTEED BROCCOLI WITH TOASTED BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• When hot, add crumbs.
• Toast crumbs, stirring often, until golden.
• Scrape crumbs out of pan; set aside.
• Spread broccoli on a paper-towel-lined plate; pat with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• Reheat skillet on medium heat, adding remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Add garlic; saute 30 seconds.
• Add broccoli; saute until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with toasted crumbs and serve.

GARLICKY BREADCRUMB-COATED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Steam broccoli until tender, about 9 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and sauté until soft, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add breadcrumbs, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook until pale golden, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in mint and lemon peel.
• Add broccoli to breadcrumbs and sauté until heated through, turning broccoli to coat, about 3 minutes. Arrange broccoli on platter. Sprinkle any remaining breadcrumbs over and serve.

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC AND BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Steam the broccoli, until cooked (6 - 7 minutes).
• Bread Crumbs: Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add bread crumbs, oregano, salt and pepper and cook, stirring until the crumbs are toasted and golden brown, about 2 minutes.
• Put the broccoli in a dish, and sprinkle with the bread crumbs.

BROCCOLI WITH BUTTERY CRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli in boiling water until heated through, about 5 minutes; drain. Transfer broccoli to a casserole dish.
• Pour about half the butter over the broccoli; season with seasoned salt. Top broccoli with croutons. Drizzle remaining butter over croutons.
• Bake in preheated oven until hot and croutons are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

BROCCOLI WITH BUTTERY CRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli in boiling water until heated through, about 5 minutes; drain. Transfer broccoli to a casserole dish.
• Pour about half the butter over the broccoli; season with seasoned salt. Top broccoli with croutons. Drizzle remaining butter over croutons.
• Bake in preheated oven until hot and croutons are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.