Gingerlys Infamous Broccoli Casserole Recipes

BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a bowl combine mayonnaise, yogurt, cheddar cheese, blue cheese dressing, eggs, salt, pepper, and flavor pack from noodles. In a separate bowl combine broccoli, mushrooms, and broken noodles then toss together wet mixture and vegetables to evenly coat. Place in an 8 by 8-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non- stick cooking spray and cook for 45 minutes covered. Then remove cover and bake for additional 15 minutes to brown. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

JEANETTE'S FAMOUS BROCCOLI AND CROUTON CASSEROLE, RACHAELMAGIZED

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat EVOO over medium heat in saute pan. Add the butter to the oil and when it foams, add the garlic, thyme, parsley and pepper and swirl for 1 to 2 minutes. Place the bread in a large bowl and toss with the butter sauce and half the cheese. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until deeply golden and crispy, 20 minutes. The croutons can be stored wrapped in foil at room temp or in an airtight container for several days.
• Bring a couple of inches of water to boil in a deep skillet. Salt the water and add the broccoli. Cook to tender-crisp, 5 minutes; drain. The broccoli can be stored in the fridge in a plastic bag for several days.
• To assemble and bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange the croutons in a dish. Top with the broccoli, chicken, soup and remaining 3/4 to 1 cup Parm. Bake until hot throughout and golden on top, 35 to 40 minutes.
• For the poached chicken stock: Place the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, lemon, herb bundle, peppercorns and salt in a pot, cover with water and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 1 hour minimum. Cool the chicken in the broth. Remove the chicken and cool. Separate the meat and pull or chop into bite-size pieces. Reserve for the Broccoli Casserole preparation. The chicken can be stored in a plastic bag in the fridge for 4 days. Strain the stock and reserve for soup.
• For the soup: Heat a soup pot over medium heat. Melt the butter and when it begins to foam, add the celery, onions and garlic; season with celery salt and pepper. Add the fresh bay leaf to pot, partially cover, and cook until very tender and soft, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the potatoes, celeriac and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low rolling boil and simmer, partially covered, for another 20 minutes, then puree with an immersion blender. Cool the soup and store for a make-ahead meal.
• Place the soup in a stockpot and stir in the cream. Bring to simmer and taste to adjust seasoning.
• Yield: 4 to 6 servings (plus 3 to 4 cups to reserve for Broccoli Casserole)

AUNT MILLIE'S BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli in the boiling water for 1 minute. Drain, and set aside.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the cheese, cream of mushroom soup, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted. Add the broccoli, stirring to coat. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Mix in the croutons, and sprinkle over the broccoli mixture.
• Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the topping is browned and broccoli is tender.

CHEESY CHEDDAR BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a large saucepan, combine soup, sour cream, 1 cup cheese and 1-1/4 cups onions; heat through over medium heat, stirring until blended, 4-5 minutes. Stir in broccoli. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and onions. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.

BEST CHEEZ-IT BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook broccoli 5 minutes; drain well.
• Combine next 6 ingredients to make sauce.
• Combine sauce with broccoli.
• Pour into an 8x8-inch casserole dish.
• Sprinkle top with cracker crumbs.
• Bake in a 400°F oven for 30 minutes.
• Don't substitute salad dressing for the mayonnaise, it will make the casserole runny.

GINGERLY'S INFAMOUS BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix broccoli with cheeses onion, butter and milk. Pour into casserole dish. Top with cracker crumbs, fried onions and noodles.
• Bake for about 45 minutes on 350 degrees until bubbly and golden brown.