Best Cheesy Island Casserole Recipes

CHEESY ISLAND CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• For Breadfruit: Peel and core the breadfruit. Cut into quarters and parboil until tender when tested with a knife. Drain and and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes. FOR CASSAVA: Peel cassava and parboil until tender when tested with a knife, about 15 to 25 minutes depending on thickness. Drain and cut cassava into 1/2-inch thick slices. Cassava may be somewhat crumbly. FOR POTATOES: Peel, parboil whole and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices. Transfer parboiled starchy vegetable to a large mixing bowl.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Heat a large saute pan and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add celery and red pepper, and saute 5 minutes more. Add to bowl containing breadfruit, cassava, or potato and combine.
• In a medium saucepan, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour to form a roux, and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and red pepper flakes. Heat until slightly thickened and add 2 cups of grated cheddar. Pour over vegetable mixture and stir gently until mixed.
• Transfer mixture to a buttered 2 1/2-quart casserole dish, sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 cup grated cheddar, and place in the center of the oven, on a sheet pan. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until heated through and cheese bubbles.

CHEESY CHEDDAR BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a large saucepan, combine soup, sour cream, 1 cup cheese and 1-1/4 cups onions; heat through over medium heat, stirring until blended, 4-5 minutes. Stir in broccoli. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and onions. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.

CHEDDAR RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE FROM ORE-IDA®

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 13x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, whisk together soup, sour cream, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese, onion and hash browns until well mixed. Spoon evenly into baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, mix together cereal and butter. Sprinkle evenly on top of hash brown mixture.
• Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste if desired. Garnish with additional sliced green onion if desired.

CHEESY CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredient. Transfer to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.