BROCCOLI & CHEESE CASSEROLE

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Several of the vegetable recipes that I have posted, I really like because they offer so much versatility. What I like about them is that they can be used solely as a side dish, or with an added bit of protein, they can easily become a main dish. This particular recipe is a great side dish, but I like to add a little cooked...

Provided by Robyn Bruce

Categories     Vegetables

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 c shredded cheddar cheese (mild or sharp, your choice)
2 lb broccoli florets, steamed or boiled until crisp-tender (frozen is ok)
3 large eggs, beaten
TOPPING
1 Tbsp butter
1 c fresh, soft bread crumbs (2-3 slices bread)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2 quart casserole.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2 quart casserole. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour until well blended. Next, stir in undiluted soup. Cook, stirring, until thickened, approximately 1 minute. Stir in the cheese until smooth.
  • 3. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in the broccoli and eggs. Spoon into the prepared casserole dish.
  • 4. Next: Make the topping. In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add the crumbs and toss to mix. Sprinkle over entire casserole. Bake casserole at 350 degrees, uncovered, until filling is bubbly and topping is lightly golden and crusty, about 30 minutes.
  • 5. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving.

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