Do Ahead Broccoli Casserole Food

DO AHEAD BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325F degrees, butter 8" square oven proof dish.
• Arrange broccoli in the dish.
• Top with the sliced tomatoes or deseeded tomato quarters
• Sprinkle with the basil.
• In a bowl combine the sour cream, mayo and parmesan (reserve a little parmesan to sprinkle over top).
• Spread this mixture over top the tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
• Bake uncovered 40-50 minutes.
• It should be bubbly and light brown.
• Serve.

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the flour and broth into a large saucepan and whisk until the flour is dissolved. Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk continuously until the mixture comes to a boil; continue to whisk until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the Cheddar and whisk until melted. Add the broccoli florets and stir to coat.
• Spray a 3-quart flameproof casserole dish with cooking spray. Toss the brown rice and chicken in a large bowl. Pour the broccoli-cheese sauce on top and mix well. Spread the mixture in the casserole dish and top with the Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake until bubbling and hot, about 25 minutes. Remove the foil and broil until the top is nicely browned, 2 to 5 minutes Serve hot.
• Make-Ahead Tip: Freeze the baked casserole for up to 2 weeks. Cover in foil and reheat at 350 degrees F until hot, 35 to 45 minutes.

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE (MAKE-AHEAD)

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter a 2-quart casserole dish (or use any size desired to hold the broccoli mixture).
• Steam or boil the broccoli florets until JUST fork tender (do not over cook) drain well then pat dry with paper towels.
• In a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise with sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, cheddar cheese cubes and onion; mix well to combine.
• Add in the well drained broccoli florets and mix gently with a spatula.
• Transfer to prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered for about 20-25 minutes or until bubbly (the cheddar cubes do not have to be completely melted!).

CREAMY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven 350 deg.
• Prepare broccoli by package and drain.
• Combine soup, mayonaise, eggs, cheese, onions, and stir in broccoli.
• Pour into 1-1/2 quart greased baking dish.
• Melt butter.
• Crush crackers and mix with butter.
• Sprinkle over top of broccoli mixture.
• Bake for 45-55 minute.

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.

MAKE-AHEAD CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare stuffing according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, corn, broccoli, soup, milk, sour cream, mayonnaise, pepper and mushroom mixture; transfer to a greased 13-in x 9-in. baking dish. Top with stuffing. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until stuffing is lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.