Cheesy Broccoli Toss Food

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.

CHEESY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Steam the package of broccoli in the microwave until heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add milk, flour, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cream cheese and stir until bubbling. Remove from heat.
• Stir in the broccoli, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, and 1/2 cup crushed crackers. Sprinkle the bottom of a round glass baking dish with another 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 1/2 cup crackers. Pour broccoli mixture into the dish. Top with Cheddar cheese and the remaining bread crumbs and crackers.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and top is browned, 30 to 35 minutes.

CHEESY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees and butter a deep 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bright green. Drain immediately and set aside.
• In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter with 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes over medium heat. When melted, add the scallions, 1 teaspoon salt and the black pepper, and cook until scallions have softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the flour and stir to combine. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes, until the flour streaks are slightly golden in color, then add the milk in a slow stream, stirring continuously.
• Continue to stir the milk until the mixture is thick and creamy, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and add 4 cups of the cheese, stirring vigorously to melt it down into a smooth sauce. Taste and season with salt.
• Add the cooked rice and parboiled broccoli to the pot and stir until evenly coated with sauce.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup grated cheese, Ritz crackers and remaining 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbling. For more color, cook under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully. Serve warm.

CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
• Meanwhile in a large skillet, saute garlic in butter.
• Add chicken, onions and seasonings; cook uncovered for 5-8 minutes or until juices run clearn in chicken.
• Stir in cream and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 4-5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Drain spaghetti and toss with chicken mixture.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley.

BROCCOLI & CHEESE PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
• Add pasta and cook according to package directions, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut stems from broccoli.
• Peel, then slice into thin rounds.
• Slice sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips.
• Mince garlic.
• Place cheese in a large bowl.
• Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and garlic.
• When pasta has cooked 8 minutes, add broccoli stems and florets.
• Cook until bright green and tender, about 2 minutes.
• Ladle out about 1/2 cup pasta water and save.
• Drain pasta and broccoli, then return to saucepan.
• Place saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Stir cheese mixture and pasta water until cheese melts and noodles are evenly coated, about 1 minute.
• Taste, then add salt and pepper if you like.

CHEESY BACON VEGETABLE TOSS

Steps:

• Combine broccoli, cauliflower and carrots in large microwaveable casserole. Add water; cover with lid. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 6 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in small saucepan on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings from pan. Add VELVEETA and onions to pan; cook on low heat 1 min. or until VELVEETA is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly. Stir in sour cream and bacon.
• Drain microwaved vegetables; return to casserole. Add VELVEETA sauce; toss to coat.

QUICK CHEESY BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Microwave broccoli and water in microwaveable bowl on High 5 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender; drain,.
• Toss broccoli with dressing and cheese, Serve immediately.

CHEESY BAKED PIEROGY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Spray an oven-proof baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Add the pierogies and broccoli to the baking dish. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sour cream, broth, and 2/3 cup of cheddar cheese. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
• Pour cheese sauce over the pierogies and broccoli. Toss to coat.
• Bake 20 minutes.
• While casserole is baking, prepare the breadcrumb topping. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
• Remove casserole from oven. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and breadcrumb mixture.
• Return to the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and the breadcrumb topping is toasted.

CHEESY BROCCOLI AND RICE SKILLET CASSEROLE WITH CHICKEN SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown sausage pieces, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan.
• Add olive oil to the pan and sauté onion, mushrooms, and garlic cloves until tender. Mix in salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Add rice and toss to combine.
• Stir in cream of chicken soup and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Set broccoli on top of the mixture, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook undisturbed for 18-20 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
• Stir well and top with cheddar cheese. Serve immediately.

BAKED CHEESY PASTA WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
• Bring a large pot of well-salted water to boil over high heat.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the panko, parsley, if using, thyme, red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup (25 g) of the Parmesan, the lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• In a small skillet over medium-low heat, or in a microwave-safe dish in the microwave, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Pour over the panko mixture, and toss to coat.
• Cook pasta in the boiling water for 2 minutes less than the al dente time indicated on the package. Add the broccoli and cook until it is crisp-tender and the pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes more. Drain the pasta and broccoli in a colander.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot and melt over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, until the mixture begins to bubble, about 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in the milk, about 1/3 cup (80 ml) at a time, whisking until smooth between additions. Bring to a simmer, whisking, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, add the mozzarella, remaining 1/2 cup (50 g) Parmesan, and 1 teaspoon salt, and whisk together until the cheese is mostly melted (the mozzarella may not fully incorporate into the sauce; this is okay).
• Add the pasta, broccoli, and lemon juice, if using, to the sauce and toss to combine. Dump into a large cast-iron skillet or 2-quart (2 L) baking dish and top with the bread crumb mixture.
• Bake until the pasta is bubbling and the bread crumbs are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken before serving.

CHEESY BROCCOLI TOSS

Steps:

• Wash and cut the broccoli into bite size pieces. Place in a steamer pan over medium heat.
• Steam broccoli until tender. but still firm enough to be tossed with the cheese. Transfer steamed broccoli to a saucepan with a lid.
• Cut the Velveeta cheese into slices or small cubes and place in the pot. Sprinkle with the dry mustard and place the lid on.
• Let the heat of the freshly steamed broccoli melt the cheese for a few minutes.
• Open the lid and toss the broccoli gently with the melted cheese and dry mustard.
• Place in a serving dish and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese. Serve.

CHEESY BROCCOLI TOSS

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet, cook the first 3 ingredients on medium-high for 5 minutes, or until broccoli is crisp-tender, Velveeta is melted and mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.
• 2. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.
• 3. Note: You may add 1 minced garlic clove with the broccoli.

CHEESY SAUSAGE, BROCCOLI & TORTELLINI TOSS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large saucepan bring salted water to a boil and cook tortellini for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add broccoli and sausage; return to boil.
• Cook until pasta is tender but slightly firm and broccoli is tender-crisp, stirring occasionally (5 minutes).
• Drain well; keep warm.
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter and saute garlic for 1 minute.
• Stir in flour and caraway seeds.
• Add milk all at once.
• Continue to cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
• Add cheese and mustard, stirring until cheese melts.
• Pour sauce over tortellini mixture; toss to coat.