Broccoli and Parmesan Casserole

Name: Broccoli and Parmesan Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets (about 2 lbs.); 3 tablespoons flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 3/4 cup nonfat milk; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 tablespoons diced pimentos; 1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained (optional); black pepper; 6 melba toast; cooking spray

Submitted by Caroline Cooks

"A change from the beloved Broccoli-Rice and Cheddar Cheese casserole. From Cooking Light, modified."

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photo by Redsie

Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

4 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets (about 2 lbs.)
3 tablespoons flour
¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dry mustard
³⁄₄ cup nonfat milk
¹⁄₂ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
¹⁄₂ cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese
¹⁄₃ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons diced pimentos
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
black pepper
6 melba toast
cooking spray

directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cook broccoli in boiling water 3 minutes until crisp tender; drain well.
Place flour, salt and dry mustard in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; gradually add milk and chicken broth, stirring with a whisk until blended.
Cook for 8 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat, and add cheddar cheese and 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
Stir in pimientos, mushrooms, if using, and pepper.
Add broccoli, tossing to coat.
Sppon broccoli mixture into a prepared 9" baking dish.
Place garlic melba toast rounds in food processor, pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1/2 cup. Combine crumbs and remaining Parmesan and sprinkle evenly over casserole.
Spray top lightly with cooking spray.
Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F or until bubbly.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Reviews

We just loved this, Caroline! My husband loves cheesy broccoli and this was perfect. Easy and delicious! You can't ask for much more from a broccoli recipe : ) Thanks so much!

Bev I Am
Wow! I really liked this dish! I don't usually like to take a good vegetable and make a casserole out of it, but I used 2 - 10 oz. packages of frozen chopped broccoli and I had some evaporated milk that needed to be used instead of the milk. I did add the mushrooms but not the pimiento and I eliminated the topping. Very good side dish. Will definitely make again.

cookn4mytwins
Really great side dish. I normally hate the taste of canned mushrooms, but this dish didnt have the canned taste. I scaled this down to serve two people and it came out great.... so great that I could only get a picture of it before it was baked, my family ate it all!! Made for ZWT 3!

anme7039
Caroline, this is soooooo good!!! I almost licked my plate!! Seriously, this casserole is healthy, delicious and tasty! I made as is and will be making it again, for sure!! Did add the mushrooms - but would be as good without. The only little change I made was to add a bit more cheese on top... Thanks Caroline!!

Redsie

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Caroline Cooks

United States

I love to cook, read and try new recipes. Marketing professional by education and business experience, but wrote cooking feature articles and a recipe column in the past--when my 2 sons were young. Also, owned a book shop for 5 years; carried lots of cookbooks; and, of course-- had to have one of each. LOL! Invited cookbook authors to signing events and would make some of their recipes for customers to sample. My philosphy is-- LIFE IS NOT A JOURNEY TO THE GRAVE WITH THE INTENTION OF ARRIVING SAFELY IN A PRETTY AND WELL-PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN BROADSIDE, THOROUGHLY USED UP, TOTALLY WORN OUT, AND LOUDLY PROCLAIMING, WOW! 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