JANE AND MICHAEL STERN'S BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

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From Lyn Rosetto Kasper and Sally Swift's book, "The Splendid Table: How to Eat Supper", this recipe originated in Gainesville, Florida, and pays homage to the late Mamo Lo Alexander and her soul food restaurant, where she was a local folk hero. They write, "Her broccoli casserole magically transformed the dour stalks of green into something rich, sweet and satisfying by combining them with a luxurious and ultra-soulful melange of eggs, cheese, sugar and cushiony white bread. We make a batch to split (with a tiny bit left over for the next day) whenever we are in desperate need of culinary comfort, southern-style."

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 -6 slices white bread, soft, torn into bite-sized pieces
3 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2-2 cups broccoli, florets only, chopped fine (1 small bunch)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square Pyrex baking dish. Cover the bottom of the dish generously with the torn bread.
  • Combine the eggs, milk, melted butter, cheese, salt and sugar in a bowl. Mix ntil combined. Stir in the roccoli and pour the mixture over the read.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes. For a chewier top, remove the foil during the last 10 to 12 minutes of baking. If you want a crisper crust, run the casserole under the broiler.

KiD Meeth
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This casserole is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use frozen broccoli, which makes it even easier. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


B0n1ph4c3 Mashallah junior
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Meh. The casserole was okay, but I've had better. The broccoli was a bit too crunchy for my taste, and the cheese sauce was a bit bland. I think I'll stick to my old broccoli casserole recipe.


Durjoy Kormokar
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The broccoli casserole was a hit at our dinner party! Everyone loved the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping. The recipe was easy to follow and didn't take too long to make. I will definitely be making this again.


MarkValenz
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This broccoli casserole was an absolute delight! The combination of broccoli, cheese, and bread crumbs made for a flavorful and comforting dish. The recipe was easy to follow, and the casserole turned out perfectly golden brown and bubbly. I would de