Easy Broccoli And Cheese Bake Recipe Recipe For Stuffed

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl then add 2 tablespoons water. Cover the bowl (a large plate works best) then microwave for 2 minutes. Remove the broccoli to paper towels, drain very well and let cool slightly.
• Chop the broccoli into small, pea-sized pieces then return it to the bowl. Add the Cheddar, cream cheese, chives, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir until well combined.
• Arrange the chicken breasts on a cutting board, and using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket horizontally into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through to the other side.
• Divide the broccoli mixture among the chicken breasts, pressing it firmly into each pocket.
• Season the outsides of the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, salt, pepper and any other preferred spices.
• Divide the olive oil among two ovenproof skillets set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 2 of the chicken breasts to each skillet. Cook the chicken until seared on one side, about 3 minutes, then flip it once and cook until seared on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the skillets to the oven and continue cooking the chicken breasts until the thickest part of each breast reaches 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and serve.

BROCCOLI-STUFFED SOLE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine the broccoli, rice, cheese and half of the butter mixture. , Spoon 1/2 cup onto each fillet. Roll up and place seam side down in a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour remaining butter mixture over roll-ups. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Baste with pan drippings; sprinkle with paprika.

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Combine the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika in a small dish. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts. Rub the seasoning mixture on the chicken and coat entirely.
• Combine the filling ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
• Cut out a wide pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
• Stuff each chicken breast with the filling.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated, sear the stuffed chicken breasts on each side, but don't cook through. You may need to do this in two batches depending on the size of your chicken breasts. Place all 4 breasts in the skillet and transfer the skillet to the oven.
• Bake for 25-35 minutes until the chicken breasts are cooked through.

BROCCOLI CHEESE FAN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2-1/4 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cheese, bacon, egg, onion and oregano. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 16x9-in. rectangle with a 16-in. side facing you. Spoon broccoli mixture lengthwise over top two-thirds of dough to within 1 in. of edges. , Starting at the plain long side, fold dough over half of filling; fold over again. Pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under. Place, seam side down, on a greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut into eight strips to within 1 in. of pinched edge. Separate strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 15 minutes. , Beat egg white and cold water; brush over dough. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

BROCCOLI CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pound chicken cutlets to 1/4-inch thickness between two pieces of plastic wrap. Sprinkle both sides of cutlets with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Mash cheese wedges with a fork in a small bowl and stir to a creamy consistency. Add broccoli and shredded Cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
• Spread broccoli filling evenly over the middle of each cutlet. Start from one end, roll cutlets up and secure edges with toothpicks.
• Combine flour and paprika in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken rolls in the mixture.
• Heat olive oil in a oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken rolls into skillet and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn over and brown the other side for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
• Place skillet into the preheated oven and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 14 to 16 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove toothpicks and serve.

EASY CHEESY BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add two tablespoons of butter and the vegetable oil to the skillet, then add the broccoli and onion. Saute for ten minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Transfer the cooked vegetables to a rectangle baking dish.
• Return the skillet to the burner to make the cheese sauce.
• Make a roux by adding ½ a stick of butter to the skillet then mix in the flour. Cook the flour mixture for about 3 minutes.
• Next, add the milk to the flour mixture and combine.
• Stir constantly and simmer until the mixture thickens to make a white sauce.
• Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Add the grated cheese and stir to combine. Simmer until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
• Pour the cheese sauce over the vegetables in the baking dish.
• Melt two tablespoons of butter in the microwave.
• Crumble butter crackers in a small bowl then pour the melted butter over the crackers and stir to combine.
• Top the casserole with the buttery cracker crumbs.
• Bake 25-30 minutes.

EASY BROCCOLI-CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice water to create an ice bath.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook, uncovered, until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in the ice bath for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with vegetable oil.
• Combine broccoli, cottage cheese, eggs, Cheddar cheese, butter, flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread into the prepared casserole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 90 minutes.

QUICK AND SIMPLE BROCCOLI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to a microwave safe casserole dish.
• Pour melted butter over broccoli (use more or less, to taste) and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese over the top and microwave, on high, for 1 minute, or until cheese is melted.

EASY BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Steam broccoli until fork tender, drain.
• In a bowl, mix together ricotta, eggs, onion, garlic powder and salt and pepper.
• Toss with steamed broccoli.
• Sprinkle cheese over if desired.
• Put into a greased 9x11 baking dish.
• Bake at 350' for 1 hour.

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Place halved bell peppers in a lightly greased baking dish and set aside.
• Prepare the rice according to the directions on the package. You will need about 2 cups prepared rice.
• In the meantime, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-heat.
• Add onions and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in chopped peppers and season with salt and ground pepper; continue to cook for 3 minutes or until peppers are tender.
• Add broccoli florets and cook for 2 minutes, or until broccoli is fork tender.
• Remove from heat.
• Place cooked rice in a large bowl.
• Add broccoli mixture to the rice.
• Stir in milk, cheddar cheese, white cheddar cheese, chili powder, cayenne pepper, nutmeg and parsley; mix until thoroughly combined. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
• Divide mixture evenly between peppers, packing the mixture tightly into the hollow pepper shells.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove from oven and top with remaining cheese; bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
• Remove from oven and let stand few minutes.
• Top each pepper with a dollop of sour cream and serve.

EASY BROCCOLI WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Steam or boil broccoli following package instructions.
• If using fresh broccoli, steam in a covered saucepan over simmering water for 4 to 5 minutes, just until tender.
• In a medium saucepan or saucier over medium heat, combine cheese, milk, and onion powder. Heat, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted, and mixture is smooth, about 7 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, plus ground cayenne or hot sauce if desired.
• Pour sauce over broccoli arranged on a serving platter or in a bowl, or serve sauce separately.

BROCCOLI CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
• Generously and evenly, season the chicken on both sides with some salt and pepper, ¼ teaspoon of paprika and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.
• Use a sharp knife to slice through the middle of 3 chicken breasts taking care to not cut all the way through and just creating a pocket to stuff and fill.
• In a microwave safe bowl, combine 1 cup of finely chopped broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons of water. Cover with plastic wrap and cook in the microwave for about 1 minute. Drain excess water.
• Add the ½ cup of finely diced bell pepper, 1 cup of mild Cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, remaining teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together until well combined.
• Divide the stuffing mixture between the 3 chicken breasts, to fill. If necessary, use toothpick to secure the pocket.
• In a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add the stuffed chicken breasts. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, to sear.
• Cover the skillet with silver aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-17 minutes until the center of the chicken reads 165 °F on a thermometer.
• Allow to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.