Broccoli And Cheese Puff Food

BROCCOLI & CHEESE HAND PIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 °F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, then sauté the onions for 5 minutes until they soften. Stir in the garlic and broccoli and cook for 2-3 more minutes, until the broccoli is crisp-tender.
• Remove from heat, then stir in cheddar cheese and sour cream, and mix until well blended; set aside.
• Cut out 3-4" rounds from the ready-made pie dough.
• Place about 1 tablespoon of the broccoli and cheese mixture in the middle if each round, being careful not to overfill them. Fold the pie dough over to make a semi-circle and press the edges together to seal. You can also use a fork to crimp the edges.
• Brush the rounds with egg wash. Bake for 20-22 minutes until crispy and golden. This will make about 24.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR HAND PIES

Steps:

• Make the egg wash: In a small bowl beat the egg and water together. Set aside until ready to use.
• Finish remaining hand pies: Repeat process with the second sheet of puff pastry.
• Bake: Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway. The pastry should be puffed, golden brown, and the bottoms a dark golden brown but not burnt.

CHEESY BROCCOLI PUFFS

Steps:

• To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan and add the flour.
• Stir for a minute over medium heat then slowly whisk in the milk. The sauce needs to be very thick (but still creamy) in consistency so you might not need all the milk.
• When the sauce is smooth, creamy and thick, turn the heat down and cook the sauce out for approximately 7-10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the sauce is velvety smooth and all flouriness has been cooked out.
• When the sauce is cooked, remove from the heat then add the cheese, steamed broccoli, cayenne pepper and seasoning and stir to combine. Cover the surface of the sauce with a piece of plastic wrap to prevent a film from forming then set aside.
• Pre-heat the oven to 180°c.
• Place the pastries in the holes of a shallow muffin tin, pressing down properly.
• Spoon in the broccoli filling then fold over the edges of the pastry.
• Brush with the beaten egg and place in the oven.
• Allow the pastries to bake for 20-25 minutes until they pastry is golden, crisp and cooked through.
• Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

BROCCOLI PUFF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Cook and drain the broccoli.
• Combine undiluted soup, eggs, mayonnaise, cheese, onions, salt and pepper.
• Stir in the drained broccoli.
• Pour mixture in 1-1/2 quart baking dish.
• Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes.
• In the meantime, melt butter in a frying pan, toss in the croutons until butter is absorbed.
• Add buttered croutons to baked broccoli the last 5 minutes of baking time.
• Note: This dish is always better the next day.

CHEESY BROCCOLI PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• Cook the broccoli according to the package directions. Transfer to a colander to drain until cool, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the broccoli to a large bowl and add the mozzarella, feta, ricotta, dill, chives, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir together with a large spoon, using the back of it to crush any large broccoli florets. Set aside.
• Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Roll out a sheet of the puff pastry on a clean work surface into a 12-inch square, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking. Cut the puff pastry into sixteen 3-inch squares with a pizza wheel or knife. Place 1 tablespoon of the broccoli mixture in the center of each square. Working with a square at a time, pinch together 2 opposite corners, then pinch together the remaining 2 corners to create a small packet. Transfer the packets to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry and filling. Brush the packets with the egg wash and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
• Working in batches if needed, bake the packets until golden and bubbly, 20 to 22 minutes.

CRUST-TOPPED BROCCOLI CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Mix cream cheese spread, soup and water in large bowl until blended. Stir in broccoli and cheddar. Spoon into 2-1/2- to 3-qt. shallow rectangular or oval baking dish.
• Roll pastry sheet on lightly floured surface to fit top of baking dish. Cover dish completely with pastry. Press pastry edges against rim of dish to seal. Brush with egg; pierce with knife to vent.
• Bake 30 min. or until filling is heated through and pastry is puffed and golden brown.

BROCCOLI PUFF

Steps:

• Cook broccoli; drain.
• Place broccoli in casserole dish.
• In separate bowl, combine soup, cheese, milk, mayo, and egg until blended.
• Pour over broccoli.
• Combine butter and crumbs; sprinkle on top.
• Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

BROCCOLI-CHEESE PUFF

Steps:

• In small saucepan, cook broccoli until tender according to package directions, separating broccoli as directed. Drain and set aside.
• Thoroughly grease the inside of 9x13x2-inch ovenproof baking pan using the butter or margarine.
• Using a large serrated knife, trim off and reserve crusts from bread slices. Using a 2.75-inch-diameter doughnut cutter, cut doughnut-shaped rounds from 8 slices of the bread. Cut bread trimmings and remaining 2 slices of bread into 1/4-inch cubes.
• Coarsely shred Cheddar cheese. Place cheese, bread cubes, and drained chopped broccoli into a large mixing bowl. Toss well and spoon into the prepared baking pan.
• Arrange doughnut-shaped bread rings on top of broccoli mixture, overlapping them if necessary. Beat eggs in same mixing bowl with a wire whisk or a rotary or portable electric mixer. Add milk, dried basil leaves, salt, and papper. Beat until smooth.
• Pour seasoned egg-milk mixture over broccoli and bread in pan. Let stand 30 minutes. (This much can be done up to 1 day in advance. Cover broccoli mixture with aluminum foil, removing from 'fridge about 1 1/4 hours before you plan to serve dinner.).
• Heat oven to 350°.
• Place uncovered pan on center rack in oven. Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until mixture is puffed and lightly browned, or when a knife inserted in center of puff comes out clean.
• Serve immediately.