Best Crunchy Topped Broccoli Casserole Recipes

BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a wide, deep cast iron (or other ovenproof) skillet. Once melted, pour the butter into a small mixing bowl, then combine with the Panko breadcrumbs and the Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet. Sprinkle the white whole wheat flour over the top, then whisk constantly for 1 minute, until the butter smells fragrant and the flour turns slightly golden. Very slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly, adding a little at a time so that you break up the clumps of flour as you go. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes, allowing the mixture to bubble. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, mustard, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Remove the skillet from the heat, then stir in the cheddar until smooth.
• Add the reserved broccoli, stir to coat, then pat the broccoli into an even layer in the skillet. (Alternatively, if you feel your skillet is not large enough to easily stir in the broccoli without it spilling out, you can combine the two in a separate bowl, then transfer the mixture back into the skillet.)
• Sprinkle the Panko mixture evenly over the top of the broccoli. Bake until hot and the topping is crisp and light golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. (Tip: For an even crisper topping, place the skillet under your broiler for a few minutes at the end, watching carefully so that it doesn't burn.) Let stand 5 minutes, then serve.

CRUNCHY-TOPPED BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 8-inch square microwavable dish or 2-quart microwavable casserole, place broccoli & cheese sauce. Microwave on High 7 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is very hot; stir well. Stir in roasted peppers.
• Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and slightly crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or slightly crush in food processor). In small bowl, mix crushed cereal and remaining ingredients until blended. Sprinkle over broccoli mixture in casserole.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender and topping is crisp.

BROCCOLI CASSEROLE WITH CRISPY ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Steam the broccoli until tender in the microwave with 1/4 cup water for 5-7 minutes, or in a steamer basket on the stove for 12-15 minutes. Drain.
• While the broccoli is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon of the cultured butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion softens and the garlic is fragrant, for 3-4 minutes. Add the remaining cultured butter to the pan, melt, and sprinkle with the flour. Cook stirring for 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk while stirring, whisking away the floury lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 7-8 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and kosher salt to taste and keep warm.
• Fold in the cooked hot broccoli to the bubbly cheese sauce, tossing to coat. Transfer to a buttered 2-quart baking dish and top with the crispy fried onions. Bake for 15 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the crispy onions are golden. Serve warm.

CREAMY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
• Mix Topping ingredients in a bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until it smells incredible.
• Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• While whisking, slowly pour in half the milk. Once fully incorporated, whisk in the remaining milk plus the chicken broth.
• Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, whisking every now and then and more towards the end, until the sauce thickens so that it coats the back of a wooden spoon and when you draw your finger across it, the path stays (see video).
• Turn off heat, add cheeses, stir in (don't worry if it doesn't melt fully). Then do a taste test and add a bit of salt if required.
• Add broccoli and stir well to coat.
• Pour into a casserole dish, pat down to fill. Sprinkle over Topping, cover with foil then bake for 25 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake for a further 20 minutes until the topping is deep golden and the broccoli is tender.
• Stand for 5 minutes before serving.

CURRIED CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Place broccoli into a microwave-safe dish with a lid, pour in a small amount of water, cover, and cook on high in microwave until broccoli is steaming and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully remove lid and spread broccoli into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread cooked chicken in a layer over the broccoli.
• Whisk cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and pour sauce over the chicken and broccoli. Spread the Cheddar cheese over the sauce and sprinkle casserole with corn flake crumbs and almonds.
• Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling, the cheese has melted, and the crumb topping is browned, about 30 minutes.

CRUNCHY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Put broccoli in the bottom of a casserole dish.
• Cover with the soup mix and the water chestnuts.
• Pour the melted butter all over making sure to get it over the dry soup really well.
• Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
• Easy Peasy.