Lighter Broccoli Casserole Recipes

BROCCOLI CASSEROLE I

Steps:

• Cook rice as directed on box.
• Saute onions in margarine until done.
• Cook broccoli as directed on package and drain.
• Mix together broccoli, soup, rice, onion, butter or margarine, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in a 9 by 13 inch oven proof dish.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

LIGHT CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk together first five ingredients. Stir in broccoli, chicken, onion and 1/4 cup cheese. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake until golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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.

LIGHTER THAN COOKING LIGHT CREAMY BROCCOLI CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
• Steam broccoli until almost done. Toss with onion chunks.
• Spread veggies into sprayed casserole dish.
• Melt butter in saucepan, adding salt and pepper.
• Whisk in flour until bubbly, then slowly add the milk whisking constantly.
• Heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Stir in the Neufchatel cheese, just until melted.
• Stir in grated cheese, remove from heat and continue to stir just until melted.
• Pour cheese sauce over veggies.
• Sprinkle breadcrumbs over all, spray crumbs with pan spray.
• Bake 25-30 minutes until broccoli is done and top is browning.

LIGHT(ER) HAM AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cook noodles to al dente, drain, and set aside.
• Microwave broccoli in 1 tbs water until just tender but still crunchy.
• In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and then whisk in flour, salt, mustard, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
• Butter 8-inch square baking dish. Add noodles, ham, and broccoli, then pour cheese sauce on top. Sprinkle top with almonds.
• Bake for about 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

ZESTY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Arrange broccoli in an even layer in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside.
• Combine milk, flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheddar and cream cheeses; stir until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise and onion. Spoon cheese mixture evenly over broccoli.
• Place panko in a small bowl. Drizzle with butter, and toss. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over cheese mixture. Lightly spray breadcrumb layer with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble and breadcrumbs brown.

AWESOME BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix together broccoli, corn, and onions. Stir in sour cream, soup, and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. In a separate bowl, toss together stuffing mix and melted butter. Spread broccoli mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish and cover with stuffing mix.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through and browned on top. Sprinkle remaining 1 3/4 cups cheese on top and bake an additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

COOKING LIGHT'S BROCCOLI, CHEESE, AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix all ingredients together.
• Place in a 2 quart casserole dish.
• Bake for 45 minutes.

MAKEOVER CREAMY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water and broccoli in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, cheese, egg substitute, onion and butter. Drain broccoli; gently stir into soup mixture., Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with crushed crackers. Spritz crumbs with butter-flavored spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

LIGHTER BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Thaw and drain the broccoli. Mix all ingredients, pour into a greased casserole pan, and bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.
• Note: I would feel free to substitute other fat-free "cream of" soups, and also to change the cheese, as long as you use light or the 2% cheese.