Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

Homemade Cheese Sauce version:

  • 4-5 cups broccoli florets
  • 3-4 tbsp butter 
  • 1 c diced onion, optional 
  • 1 tsp chicken base
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard, optional 
  • 3 tbsps flour 
  • 2 cups half and half or heavy cream 
  • 2 tbsp sour cream, optional 
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup monterey jack or cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp celery salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper 
Topping:
  • 1 sleeve ritz crackers, crushed 
  • 1 Tbsp lemon 
  • 1 c butter, melted 
Blanch broccoli by boiling for 2-3 minutes, then remove to ice bath for 30 seconds. Place in paper towel lined bowl and allow it to dry off.

In a skillet over medium heat melt 3-4 tablespoons of butter, add onion and allow it to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add in base, dijon mustard and flour whisk to combine then slowly pour in cream, continuing to whisk bringing up to simmer until thickened. Add sour cream and combine. Blend in Parmesan first and then Monterey jack or cheddar. Add in remaining seasonings and broccoli.

Pour into 9x13 casserole. Crumble crackers over the top. Combine melted butter with lemon juice and pour over the top of the crackers. Finish with freshly ground black pepper. Bake in oven at 350 for 25-30 minutes.


Original recipe:

  • 2 boxes frozen chopped broccoli
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
  • 2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • s&p
  1. Grease medium sized casserole dish and crumble 1/2 package of Ritz crackers in the bottom. 
  2. Cook broccoli in a medium sauce pan and drain well. Add Velveeta cheese, s&p to broccoli and stir until melted. Pour into casserole dish.
  3. Crumble remaining 1/2 package of crackers over the top. Combine melted butter with lemon juice and pour over the top of the crackers. 
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.


Five-Layer Turkey "Shepherd's" Pie

Layer in the following order starting from the bottom:

  • leftover stuffing
  • leftover cranberry sauce
  • leftover shredded turkey
  • leftover gravy
  • leftover potatoes (any kind works)

To reheat, bake covered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

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