Vernitas Broccoli Casserole Food

VERNITA'S BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Pour the crushed crackers into a small bowl. Mix in the melted margarine until evenly coated; set aside.
• Stir the broccoli, onion, Cheddar cheese, rice, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and water in 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with the cracker crumbs.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is hot in the center and the top is browned and bubbly, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

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.

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Melt butter over high heat, add chopped mushrooms.
• Cook and stir for about 2 minutes.
• Add onion and chicken pieces.
• Reduce heat to medium high and cook until chicken is just cooked through.
• Stir in garlic and cook for about a minute longer.
• Add undiluted chicken soup and velveeta cheese, stir until cheese is melted.
• Remove from heat and add cooked rice, thawed broccoli, sour cream, and pepper.
• Spoon mixture together and spoon into casserole dish sprayed with cooking oil.
• Spread shredded cheese over top and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
• NOTE: Instant rice makes this a quick and easy recipe.
• Instant rice can be made in the microwave in about 4 minutes while the chicken is cooking.
• If you prefer other rice then make it ahead of time.

BROCCOLI AND ORZO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the orzo, stir and cook for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli florets and cook until bright green, about 1 minute. Strain and set aside.
• Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter and flour, whisk together and cook for about 1 minute. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onions have softened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the milk, bring the sauce to a low boil, reduce to a simmer and simmer gently for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add 1 cup of the Havarti, sour cream, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Gently fold in the broccoli and orzo.
• Transfer the mixture to the buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Havarti and 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Toss the bread crumbs with the remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl. Season with salt and spread evenly over the casserole. Bake until brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook broccoli until tender, drain.
• In saucepan, heat mushroom soup and grated cheddar cheese, until cheese melts.
• Add cooked broccoli and stir.
• Put in baking dish.
• Melt margarine in pan and add seasoned bread crumbs.
• Stir until moist with margarine and put on top of broccoli.
• Bake at 350 F until bubbly, about 25-30 minutes.

BROCCOLI AND PASTA CASSEROLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Process bread in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Toast for 8 minutes.
• Cook broccoli in a large pot of boiling water until slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon, reserving water in pot. Add pasta to water, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
• Add oil and onion to clean pot over medium heat. Saute, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 7 minutes. Add flour and ground mustard. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk in a slow, steady stream. Bring to a boil. Cook, whisking, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheeses and 1 teaspoon salt. Season with pepper.
• Stir in broccoli and pasta. Transfer to six 1 1/2-cup ramekins or an 8 1/2-by-11-inch baking dish; top with breadcrumbs. Bake until bubbling and tops are browned, 25 to 30 minutes.