Crouton Topped Broccoli Recipes

CROUTON-TOPPED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli and water in a microwave-safe 2-qt. dish. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender; drain. , Stir in the soup, cheeses and milk. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes or until cheeses are melted. Sprinkle with croutons.

SIMPLE BROCCOLI SOUP WITH CHEDDAR CROUTONS

Steps:

• Top each toast slice with Cheddar cheese. Melt cheese with a kitchen torch until bubbling and golden, 30 seconds. (See footnote for broiler instructions.)
• Melt butter in a pot over high heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot butter until fragrant and sizzling, about 15 seconds. Add stock to pot and bring to a boil. Stir broccoli into stock, pushing broccoli down into liquid; return to a boil and cook until broccoli is tender, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Puree broccoli mixture using an immersion blender until soup is smooth.
• Stir cream, cayenne pepper, and salt into soup; puree with immersion blender again until smooth, about 30 seconds. Ladle soup into bowls and top with cheese toast.

CRISPY CHEESE & BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a saucepan boil broccoli florets in salted water for 4 minutes and drain. Place in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish.
• Melt butter and then blend in flour. Stir milk in slowly. Add velveeta cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Pour over broccoli.
• Mix herb croutons with butter and water. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Enjoy!

BROCCOLI WITH BUTTERY CRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli in boiling water until heated through, about 5 minutes; drain. Transfer broccoli to a casserole dish.
• Pour about half the butter over the broccoli; season with seasoned salt. Top broccoli with croutons. Drizzle remaining butter over croutons.
• Bake in preheated oven until hot and croutons are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

JEANETTE'S FAMOUS BROCCOLI AND CROUTON CASSEROLE, RACHAELMAGIZED

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat EVOO over medium heat in saute pan. Add the butter to the oil and when it foams, add the garlic, thyme, parsley and pepper and swirl for 1 to 2 minutes. Place the bread in a large bowl and toss with the butter sauce and half the cheese. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until deeply golden and crispy, 20 minutes. The croutons can be stored wrapped in foil at room temp or in an airtight container for several days.
• Bring a couple of inches of water to boil in a deep skillet. Salt the water and add the broccoli. Cook to tender-crisp, 5 minutes; drain. The broccoli can be stored in the fridge in a plastic bag for several days.
• To assemble and bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange the croutons in a dish. Top with the broccoli, chicken, soup and remaining 3/4 to 1 cup Parm. Bake until hot throughout and golden on top, 35 to 40 minutes.
• For the poached chicken stock: Place the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, lemon, herb bundle, peppercorns and salt in a pot, cover with water and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 1 hour minimum. Cool the chicken in the broth. Remove the chicken and cool. Separate the meat and pull or chop into bite-size pieces. Reserve for the Broccoli Casserole preparation. The chicken can be stored in a plastic bag in the fridge for 4 days. Strain the stock and reserve for soup.
• For the soup: Heat a soup pot over medium heat. Melt the butter and when it begins to foam, add the celery, onions and garlic; season with celery salt and pepper. Add the fresh bay leaf to pot, partially cover, and cook until very tender and soft, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the potatoes, celeriac and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low rolling boil and simmer, partially covered, for another 20 minutes, then puree with an immersion blender. Cool the soup and store for a make-ahead meal.
• Place the soup in a stockpot and stir in the cream. Bring to simmer and taste to adjust seasoning.
• Yield: 4 to 6 servings (plus 3 to 4 cups to reserve for Broccoli Casserole)

CREAMY VEGAN BROCCOLI CHOWDER WITH GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Make Garlic Croutons: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a medium bowl combine 1 Tbsp. tahini and 1 clove of the minced garlic. Cut bread into ½-inch cubes. Add to tahini mixture; toss to coat. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
• In a large pot cook onion, celery, and the remaining garlic over medium 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding water, 1 to 2 Tbsp. at a time, as needed to prevent sticking. Add milk, 2 cups of the broccoli, the potatoes, beans, dill, and paprika. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
• Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until it is mostly smooth. Add remaining broccoli and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle each serving with additional milk, if desired, and top with Garlic Croutons.