Side Dishes - Broccoli Casserole

I have two daughters and they both like broccoli, so I tend to look for ways to make broccoli to keep it new and exciting.

I'd like to share several variations on making a broccoli casserole. These are all very quick and easy to prepare:

Meat Casseroles

What I like about this first recipe is that there is no cheese. Most broccoli casserole recipes call for cheese.

2 - 10 ounce packages frozen broccoli, thawed (we use florets, since that's what my daughter likes)
1 can cream of chicken soup (we use reduced fat)
2/3 cup mayonnaise (we use either low fat or non fat)
¾ cup breadcrumbs

In a saucepan, combine everything except the broccoli. Place the broccoli in a casserole dish. Pour the sauce over the top and then sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.

If you don't have breadcrumbs, try crushed Ritz crackers or crushed Corn Flakes.

This next recipe uses parmesan cheese which has a very distinct flavor. I suggest using freshly grated or packaged grated cheese so that you get the most flavor out of the cheese.

1 - 16 ounce package frozen broccoli (again we use florets)
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup butter, melted (it will be fine if you use a bit less)
½ cup breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Cook broccoli according to package directions. Drain excess water. Add in remaining ingredients and mix. Heat at 350 degrees for about ten minutes.

Again, if you don't have breadcrumbs try either crushed crackers or crushed cereal.

This final recipe is for a dish called Broccoli Kugel. It's made with non-dairy products, so that those who don't mix milk and meat can enjoy it.

Broccoli Kugel

2 pounds frozen broccoli
3 eggs
1 tablespoon onion soup mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup non dairy margarine
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup non dairy creamer (I use half and half)
garlic powder
pepper
crushed corn flakes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 dish. Coat the bottom of the casserole dish with corn flake crumbs. Cook the broccoli until very soft, drain and mash. This usually takes a few minutes longer than the package directions. Add the eggs, onion soup mix, garlic powder, pepper, and mayonnaise and mix together. Set aside.

Melt the margarine over a low flame, add flour gradually and stir. Add creamer and continue to stir on medium heat until it gets thick. Mix with the broccoli mixture. Pour the combo into the prepared pan, and top with more crumbs. Bake covered for 40-45 minutes, and then for crunchiness on top, uncovered for 10-15 minutes.

These three recipes are different enough that we never tire of broccoli casseroles here at home.

Side Dishes - Broccoli Casserole

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