Best 7 Makeover Creamy Broccoli Casserole Recipes

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Broccoli, a nutrient-rich vegetable, takes center stage in the makeover creamy broccoli casserole, where it's enveloped in a velvety sauce, topped with a layer of crispy, golden crumbs, and baked to perfection. This delectable dish, with its alluring aroma and irresistible texture, is both a visual and culinary delight. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps to create an exceptional makeover creamy broccoli casserole that will impress your family and friends.

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CREAMY BROCCOLI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Creamy broccoli casserole that is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables! If you are going to freeze or refrigerate until later, do not add the crumbs until you are about to cook it.

Provided by CHRISSY668

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Broccoli Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds fresh broccoli, coarsely chopped
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
½ cup water
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk, divided
salt to taste
1 cup cubed sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, or to taste
1 tablespoon butter, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Place broccoli and onion into a saucepan, pour in water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until broccoli turns bright green and starts to become tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Whisk flour and 1/4 cup evaporated milk together in a bowl until smooth. Stir remaining evaporated milk and salt into broccoli. Gently stir flour mixture into broccoli mixture and bring to a simmer; cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sharp Cheddar cheese, mixing until cheese has melted into the sauce.
  • Cook and stir bread crumbs with butter in a small skillet over medium heat until butter has melted and crumbs begin to give a toasted fragrance, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Transfer broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle crumbs atop casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 432.2 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

CREAMY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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RECIPE VIDEO ABOVE. This is the broccolli version of Cauliflower Cheese! Tender broccoli smothered in a creamy garlic-parmesan cheese sauce which is pretty much the one I use for everybody's favoure Mac and Cheese. It's nice and saucy, rather than being stodgy and so thick you can cut into it like cake, so there's extra cheese sauce to spoon over once served.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Bake     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

600g / 1.2 lb broccoli florets (, small to medium (2 large heads, Note 1))
60g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves (, minced)
6 tbsp plain flour
2 cups milk (, preferably warm (full or low fat))
1 1/2 cups chicken broth/stock (, preferably warm)
1.5 cups cheddar cheese, freshly grated ((Note 2))
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
20g / 1.5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
  • Mix Topping ingredients in a bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until it smells incredible.
  • Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • While whisking, slowly pour in half the milk. Once fully incorporated, whisk in the remaining milk plus the chicken broth.
  • Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, whisking every now and then and more towards the end, until the sauce thickens so that it coats the back of a wooden spoon and when you draw your finger across it, the path stays (see video).
  • Turn off heat, add cheeses, stir in (don't worry if it doesn't melt fully). Then do a taste test and add a bit of salt if required.
  • Add broccoli and stir well to coat.
  • Pour into a casserole dish, pat down to fill. Sprinkle over Topping, cover with foil then bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for a further 20 minutes until the topping is deep golden and the broccoli is tender.
  • Stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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Wonderful side dish with broccoli and cream cheese. Even my kids like this dish.

Provided by Menda

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Broccoli Casserole Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1 cup crushed buttery round crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 4 to 6 minutes; drain.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in salt, flour, and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Remove from heat, and stir in broccoli.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup of crushed crackers over the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Slowly pour the broccoli mixture into the dish, and top with remaining crushed crackers.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 471.1 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CREAMY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Creamy Broccoli Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tamariamoody

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli
1 (6 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup cheese crackers
1 -2 tablespoon instant minced onion or 1 -2 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine

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.

MAKEOVER BROCCOLI CHEDDAR BRUNCH BAKE



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This slimmed-down version of a favorite brunch recipe was requested by Carla Weeks in Independence, Iowa. It's hearty, wholesome and boasts all the gourmet flavor of the original!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, cubed
8 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup finely chopped onion
6 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups egg substitute
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup fat-free milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, melt butter. Add broccoli and onion; saute until crisp-tender. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, egg substitute, 1 cup cheese, milk, cream, salt and pepper. Stir in broccoli mixture. Pour into a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

MAKEOVER CREAMY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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I have to watch my fat intake, so I'm always looking for ways to make my cooking as healthy as possible. I adapted a family recipe to fit my diet. The better-for-you broccoli bake takes advantage of several fat-free or reduced-fat products. It calls for fat-free mayonnaise, reduced-fat cheese, reduced-fat crackers and reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed soup.-Carolyn Creasman, Gastonia, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter-flavored crackers (about 6 crackers)
Refrigerated butter-flavored spray

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water and broccoli in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, cheese, egg substitute, onion and butter. Drain broccoli; gently stir into soup mixture., Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with crushed crackers. Spritz crumbs with butter-flavored spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE (MAKE-AHEAD)



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This is a wonderful broccoli recipe which takes only minutes to prepare once your broccoli is steamed, and may be completely made and refrigerated for up to 48 hours in advance until ready to bake. Add in some cooked crumbled bacon also if desired --- the exact measurements do not really matter with this recipe, you can adjust all ingredients to taste, no matter how much you use the casserole will still be delicious. You will love this!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large head of broccoli (about 8 cups, and cut into large florets)
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup melted butter
1 -2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups old cheddar cheese (cut into about 1/2-inch cubes or shredded)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (or to taste)

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!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.5, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 92.2, Sodium 480.2, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 15.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh broccoli: Fresh broccoli has a more vibrant flavor and a better texture than frozen broccoli.
  • Cook the broccoli properly: Broccoli should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooked broccoli will be mushy and bland.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the casserole. Use a sharp cheddar cheese for a bold flavor, or a mild cheddar cheese for a more subtle flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make creamy broccoli casserole. Try adding different ingredients, such as bacon, mushrooms, or onions, to create your own unique recipe.

Conclusion:

Creamy broccoli casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy sauce, tender broccoli, and cheesy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give creamy broccoli casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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