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Broccoli Casserole

[heart_this] · Oct 15, 2008 · 57 Comments

Broccoli Casserole

Another holiday dish that I came across recently was the green bean casserole where the green beans are in a cream of mushroom sauce and topped with a french fried onion topping. I had really enjoyed it the first time that I had made it and I was looking forward to making it again. Since I had started the “switching it up” theme with the pumpkin sweet potato casserole I thought that I would try a broccoli green bean casserole. The cream of mushroom sauce is my favorite part of this recipe and this time I thought that I would try adding a bit of extra flavour to it with some fresh thyme and a splash of sherry.
The last time that I made the green bean casserole I made everything from scratch but this time I decided to save time and use the canned french fried onions. The broccoli casserole tasted great! It did however seem a bit dry… Even looking at the picture it looks too dry for supposedly being in a cream of mushroom sauce. I realize now that I accidentally only used half of the stock and cream that the recipe called for. Given that I did not realize my error until now and that I really enjoyed both the casserole and its leftovers it turned out pretty good anyways. I will definitely be making this again and I will be playing around with the amount of liquid in the cream of mushroom sauce. (Isn’t it fun testing different versions of your favorite recipes trying to get them just right?)

Broccoli Casserole

Broccoli Casserole

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Servings: 8
ingredients
  • 1 pound broccoli (trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 8 ounce package crimini mushrooms (quartered)
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (chopped)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 slice whole grain bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 handful french fried onions
  • 1 handful almond slivers (toasted)
directions
  1. Steam the broccoli until just tender.
  2. Chill the broccoli in ice water to stop the cooking process.
  3. Melt the butter in a pan.
  4. Add the mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper and saute until the mushrooms start to release their moisture, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the flour and cook for a minute.
  6. Add the chicken stock and heavy cream and simmer until it thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Stir in the broccoli.
  8. Pour the mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  9. Pulse the bread, butter, salt and pepper in a food processor to combine.
  10. Stir in the onions and almonds.
  11. Pour the onion and almond mixture over the broccoli mixture.
  12. Bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven for 15 minutes.
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Comments

  1. Sara says

    October 15, 2008 at 11:17 pm

    that looks SO good. making it!!

    Reply
  2. Lori Lynn says

    October 15, 2008 at 11:37 pm

    Wait Kevin, you RECENTLY came across the green bean casserole recipe? I’m having a hard time getting my mind around that since we’ve been eating in my family for over half a century.

    The canned onions are good for nostalgia. I made fresh cranberry sauce one year for Thanksgiving and everyone was like, hey, where’s the canned cranberry jelly sauce we have every year?

    Your idea of sherry and thyme is an excellent addition I think. You were definitely able to take that old “gloppy” recipe and give it some elegance! I think I would prefer your less saucy version.

    Reply
  3. Manggy says

    October 16, 2008 at 12:20 am

    As there’s no thanksgiving in this country I’ve never seen a real green bean casserole before, but I think I’d prefer your version a whole lot more! 🙂

    Reply
  4. kimberleyblue says

    October 16, 2008 at 12:45 am

    I can’t digest broccoli anymore, but I totally love it. 🙁 This is a dish I might sacrifice the wellbeing of my health though for!

    Reply
  5. Dee says

    October 16, 2008 at 1:15 am

    I’ve never even heard of canned french fried onions *shakes head sadly*, but I do like my veg so I’m loving this! I often bake my brocolli in a bechamel sauce, but I think mushrooms would be a great addition. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    October 16, 2008 at 1:31 am

    Hi Kevin

    Did you use dry sherry or sweet sherry. Also what do you mean by process the bread, butter, salt and pepper.

    Reply
  7. Ginny says

    October 16, 2008 at 1:32 am

    with broccoli? sounds great!

    Reply
  8. Ari (Baking and Books) says

    October 16, 2008 at 1:46 am

    If even you forgot half the stock/cream this photo looks really delicious – healthy and satisfying.

    Reply
  9. Daziano says

    October 16, 2008 at 1:53 am

    Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving weekend, Kevin!!

    Reply
  10. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    October 16, 2008 at 1:55 am

    I just bought a casserole cookbook, because I didn’t grow up in a casserole culture and I think it’s time I learned to make a few really good ones. This will definitely go on my list.

    Reply
  11. Kevin says

    October 16, 2008 at 2:03 am

    Anonymous: Sorry for the confusion, it was a dry sherry and I meant pulse in a food processor.

    Reply
  12. Cheryl says

    October 16, 2008 at 2:19 am

    I like things on the dryish side, that looks really yummy Kevin!

    Reply
  13. Nazarina A says

    October 16, 2008 at 2:19 am

    Kevin, I felt like I was sitting at your Thanksgiving table! I am stuffed and a very happy camper!

    Reply
  14. noobcook says

    October 16, 2008 at 2:22 am

    casserole cooking is something I wanna try out next 😉 thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  15. Dana McCauley says

    October 16, 2008 at 2:30 am

    I love broccoli with mushrooms – I bet this will be sensational when it’s a bit creamier!

    Reply
  16. maybelle's mom says

    October 16, 2008 at 2:48 am

    Oh, this sounds fantastic.

    Reply
  17. Jaime says

    October 16, 2008 at 2:57 am

    this looks delicious

    Reply
  18. Mrs Ergül says

    October 16, 2008 at 3:03 am

    Green bean casserole! I have never tried it! I like the idea of adding broccoli into it, it is very beneficial to one’s health!

    Reply
  19. Corinne says

    October 16, 2008 at 3:28 am

    The pic looks delicious! Good old green bean casserole… childhood holidays in a ceramic dish 🙂 I love broccoli – this seems a more contemporary (and less 1950s housewife) approach.

    Reply
  20. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says

    October 16, 2008 at 3:29 am

    Thanksgiving at my house is going to be all about Kevin… 🙂

    Reply
  21. Elra says

    October 16, 2008 at 3:44 am

    I heard and seen green bean casserole, but never made it and tasted before. I would try to make it for thanksgiving, both the green bean and the broccoli!

    Reply
  22. StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says

    October 16, 2008 at 4:36 am

    I’ve certainly enjoyed my share of green bean casseroles over the years. I think using broccoli is a great idea! It looks delicious!

    Reply
  23. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    October 16, 2008 at 5:09 am

    A great cassrrole! Broccoli is so flavorful and versatile!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  24. noble pig says

    October 16, 2008 at 6:14 am

    You are very, very clever. Love the swap here.

    Reply
  25. FoodJunkie says

    October 16, 2008 at 6:39 am

    Hi Kevin,
    I see some nice greek cooking in your blog! Nice light in the photos too.

    Reply
  26. mikky says

    October 16, 2008 at 10:16 am

    what a perfect side dish… 🙂

    Reply
  27. VeggieGirl says

    October 16, 2008 at 10:57 am

    LOVE your take on the casserole dish, by using broccoli – yum!!

    Reply
  28. Chocolate Shavings says

    October 16, 2008 at 11:24 am

    Your casserole looks great – and the mushroom sauce must add some lovely extra flavor to the dish!

    Reply
  29. lisaiscooking says

    October 16, 2008 at 12:35 pm

    Delicious! I’m a big broccoli fan.

    Reply
  30. diva says

    October 16, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    oh this is really creative. i would never think of doing this..thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  31. Gloria says

    October 16, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    This look so nice Kevin!! xGloria

    Reply
  32. Robin Sue says

    October 16, 2008 at 3:28 pm

    I like a good brocooli casserole and this one is a dandy. Enjoying your pictures of Greece, thanks for sharing, makes me want to go there soon!!

    Reply
  33. Happy cook says

    October 16, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    Hi hi i am glad to know that acccidents happens to other peaople too.
    Things like this always happens to me. Sometimes i forget side dishes in the kitchen and half way to the meal suddenly i remember them.
    Today there was no side dish ( didn’t had time to make) so my daughter was like, is there a side dish, i am just asking before you say i forgot.
    I have never made brocoli like this.
    Will try next time

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  34. Lisa says

    October 16, 2008 at 4:02 pm

    What a fantastic combination of flavours. Anything with mushrooms gets my attention.

    Reply
  35. Deborah says

    October 16, 2008 at 4:11 pm

    That is quite the Thanksgiving meal, Kevin!! I love broccoli casserole, but haven’t had it in ages.

    Reply
  36. Maria says

    October 16, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    Another great twist on a classic!

    Reply
  37. Pam says

    October 16, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    Kevin – keep these holiday recipes coming!

    Reply
  38. Helene says

    October 16, 2008 at 5:15 pm

    Great dish, this looks really good.

    Reply
  39. Claud says

    October 16, 2008 at 6:56 pm

    I do like broccoli: I could eat them everyday!

    Reply
  40. Sylvie says

    October 16, 2008 at 6:59 pm

    Broccoli used to be one of my favourite vegetables, but these days I seem to have gone off it a bit. Your casserole looks like it might make me change my mind again though.

    Reply
  41. We Are Not Martha says

    October 16, 2008 at 7:13 pm

    Ooh that looks good. I love anything involving broccoli 🙂

    Sues

    Reply
  42. Culinary Cory says

    October 16, 2008 at 7:26 pm

    I love green bean casserole so this sounds like a great change of pace.

    Reply
  43. Rita says

    October 16, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    I don’t like green beans…but a broccoli casserole sounds really good..even dry!

    Reply
  44. Marjie says

    October 16, 2008 at 8:47 pm

    Must have been quite the Thanksgiving at Kevin’s house! But I’m with Lori Lynn in being amazed that you only recently discovered green bean casserole, since it’s been on our tables all my life!

    Reply
  45. Liz says

    October 16, 2008 at 8:55 pm

    Ohhhh that looks like Heaven. YUMMM! Thanks for the recipes!

    ~Liz
    http://www.AGiveawayADay.blogspot.com
    http://www.LovingThisMomStuff.blogspot.com
    http://www.JustAnotherLiz.blogspot.com

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  46. Paula says

    October 16, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    Great timing! I’m starting to think about holiday menus, so I’ve really enjoyed your recent posts (all your posts are enjoyable!). This sounds so clever and a notch or two above the average ol’ casserole. It certainly looks pretty on a plate, too.

    Reply
  47. Clumbsy Cookie says

    October 16, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    Lovely crunchy topping! I wouldn’t need anything else more as a meal!

    Reply
  48. Holler says

    October 16, 2008 at 10:51 pm

    This is one I would really enjoy Kevin! I do so love mushrooms 🙂

    Reply
  49. Jan says

    October 17, 2008 at 12:08 am

    That sounds like a great variation on the green bean casserole, which, incidentally, I had never eaten until moving to the States. Needless to say, I’m a convert. 🙂

    Reply
  50. meeso says

    October 17, 2008 at 8:57 pm

    That is a great idea and it looks scrumptious! I got a growl in my belly when I saw that! Really awesome!

    Reply
  51. Jude says

    October 18, 2008 at 6:29 pm

    Mmm I like the textures you have going over there.

    Reply
  52. eatme_delicious says

    October 18, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    Oh yum that broccoli casserole looks so good. Love the photo! I wish I had had this at my Thanksgiving dinner.

    Reply
  53. Biz319 says

    October 18, 2008 at 11:19 pm

    Oh, that looks so good! Can’t wait to try this one out.

    Reply
  54. Audrey says

    October 19, 2008 at 2:41 am

    Sometimes I wish Americans could celebrate Thanksgiving in October just so we could start eating all of these dishes sooner! I love the idea of making the green bean casserole with broccoli – and the sherry flavor would be great.

    Reply
  55. Bobby says

    October 19, 2008 at 4:33 pm

    This is a great idea for a holiday dish. Great ingredients, this is something I would enjoy for sure.

    Reply
  56. Aggie says

    October 22, 2008 at 11:39 am

    I’ll have to try this version this year! Looks great!

    Reply
  57. Jeanne says

    October 25, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    “canned French fried onions”?? Never heard of them and am tryign to wrap my head around what they might be… Other than that, the recipe sounds great as I love broccoli!

    Reply

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