Best 8 Smashed Potato Broccoli Casserole Recipes

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In the realm of comfort food, few dishes can rival the harmonious blend of flavors and textures found in a smashed potato broccoli casserole. This culinary delight combines the fluffy softness of mashed potatoes with the vibrant green florets of broccoli, all enveloped in a creamy and cheesy sauce that melts in your mouth. Whether you're seeking a hearty side dish to accompany your main course or a standalone meal that will warm your soul, this casserole is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling utterly content. With its ease of preparation and versatile ingredients, this recipe is an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions alike.

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BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SMASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds small potatoes (recommended: Yukon gold)
1 small head broccoli
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Halve the potatoes and add to a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the potatoes for 10 minutes while you trim and chop broccoli into 1/2-inch dice. Add the broccoli to the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes more. Drain and return to the hot pot to dry. Stir in the milk, butter and cheese and mash until the cheese melts into potatoes and broccoli. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and transfer to a serving bowl, to serve.

SMASHED POTATO-BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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My family loves this casserole. It always turns out creamy. It is a comfort food for us and we love to have it on a cold winter night. On the WW plan it is core if you omit the cheddar cheese.

Provided by utahmomtotwo

Categories     Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb potato
1 cup broccoli, chopped
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup fat free sour cream
1 1/2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Quarter potatoes, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain potatoes, reserving 3/4 cup of cooking liquid.
  • Return potatoes and reserved liquid to pan; mash with a potato masher until slightly chunky.
  • Add broccoli, onion, cottage cheese, dill weed, salt, pepper and sour cream.
  • Spoon mixture into sprayed casserole dish.
  • Bake at 375 for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 279.2, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 8.2

SMASHED POTATOES AND BROCCOLI



Smashed Potatoes and Broccoli image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes, quartered
2 (about 6 cups) broccoli heads
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 stick butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes in salted water until very tender; about 20 minutes. Cut the florets off the broccoli and add to boiling potatoes, about 7 minutes. Drain and place back into pot.
  • Heat the milk, cream, and butter in a small saucepan. Pour sauce into the potatoes and broccoli, mash together. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

MASHED POTATO & BROCCOLI BAKE



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Make and share this Mashed Potato & Broccoli Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups hot mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup half-and-half or 1/4 cup milk
1 egg
3 -4 tablespoons butter
1 (2 7/8 ounce) can French-fried onions, divided
4 cups broccoli, cooked and drained
1 -2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a 8x12 baking dish.
  • Whip together mashed potatoes, black pepper, salt, cream cheese, milk, egg and butter until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Fold in half of onions; spread over bottom and up of sides of prepared dish to form a shell.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Arrange hot broccoli in shell.
  • Sprinkle cheese and remaining onions over top.
  • Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.7, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 68.8, Sodium 705.4, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 8.2

POTATO-TOPPED CHEESY BROCCOLI-CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Classic favorites combine to create an easy-to-make casserole that resembles a Shepherd's Pie. Your family will love this broccoli, cheese and chicken combo topped with mashed potatoes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bags (12 oz each) or 1 bag (24 oz) frozen broccoli & cheese sauce
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups milk
1 box Chicken Helper™ crispy ranch chicken
2 oz cream cheese, cut into pieces
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (2 oz)
2 cups (3/4-inch cubes) deli rotisserie chicken
1 teaspoon parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart oval baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook frozen broccoli as directed on bag for microwave directions.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to rapid boiling; remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the milk and the potatoes (from Chicken Helper box) until well blended. Let stand about 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed; whip vigorously with fork. Add half of the seasoned crumbs (from Chicken Helper box) and remaining 3/4 cup milk. Mix well, using electric mixer, if necessary.
  • In large bowl, mix cooked broccoli mixture with cheeses, stirring to melt cheese. Add chicken and rest of seasoned crumbs; mix until combined. Pour into baking dish; top with mashed potato mixture, spreading evenly over top of casserole. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until casserole is bubbling and potatoes have started to brown. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1480 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BROCCOLI POTATO SUPREME



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My family insists that this two-in-one casserole makes an appearance at all of our special meals. Every bite is doubly delicious! -Jane Birch, Edison, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups hot mashed potatoes
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (2.8 ounces) French-fried onions, divided
4-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; beat until smooth. Fold in half of the onions. Spread onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, forming a shell. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., In a saucepan, cook broccoli in a small amount of simmering water until crisp-tender; drain. Place in the potato shell. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining onions. Bake 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

HAM, POTATO AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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This is a great, easy to make, and nutritious casserole. You can add some macaroni pasta or try seasoning the potatoes before you bake. Put this dish in the freezer and bake whenever you're too lazy to cook! Can also be made with leftover cooked chicken.

Provided by SURELEE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package frozen French fries
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1 ½ cups cooked, cubed ham
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can milk
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cover bottom of dish with layer of French fries. Add a layer of broccoli, then sprinkle ham evenly over broccoli. In a small bowl mix together soup, milk and mayonnaise. Pour mixture evenly over ingredients in baking dish and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1625.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

BROCCOLI MASHED POTATOES



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In Charlotte, North Carolina, Jim Hadley makes mashed potatoes with a twist--he adds broccoli to the mix! "I get rave reviews whenever I serve this low-fat dish," he writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 pounds small unpeeled red potatoes, cubed
2 fresh broccoli spears
1-2/3 cups chopped onions
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Remove broccoli florets from stems. Peel stems and cut into 1/4-in. slices; cut slices in half. Add florets and stems to potatoes; cook 10-12 minutes longer or until potatoes and broccoli are tender; drain , In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onions until tender. Drain potato mixture. Add onions, sour cream, salt and pepper; mash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For a creamy casserole, use heavy cream or milk instead of chicken broth.
  • Add a layer of shredded cheddar cheese between the potatoes and broccoli for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have a potato masher, you can use a fork to smash the potatoes.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and bake it for 30 minutes. Then, cover it and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to serve, bake it for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of roasted vegetables, a salad, or your favorite protein.

Conclusion:

Smashed potato broccoli casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. The creamy potatoes, tender broccoli, and crispy cheese topping are sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!

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