Ellens Broccoli Puff Recipes

BROCCOLI PUFF

Steps:

• Cook broccoli; drain.
• Place broccoli in casserole dish.
• In separate bowl, combine soup, cheese, milk, mayo, and egg until blended.
• Pour over broccoli.
• Combine butter and crumbs; sprinkle on top.
• Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

CHEESY BROCCOLI PUFFS

Steps:

• To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan and add the flour.
• Stir for a minute over medium heat then slowly whisk in the milk. The sauce needs to be very thick (but still creamy) in consistency so you might not need all the milk.
• When the sauce is smooth, creamy and thick, turn the heat down and cook the sauce out for approximately 7-10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the sauce is velvety smooth and all flouriness has been cooked out.
• When the sauce is cooked, remove from the heat then add the cheese, steamed broccoli, cayenne pepper and seasoning and stir to combine. Cover the surface of the sauce with a piece of plastic wrap to prevent a film from forming then set aside.
• Pre-heat the oven to 180°c.
• Place the pastries in the holes of a shallow muffin tin, pressing down properly.
• Spoon in the broccoli filling then fold over the edges of the pastry.
• Brush with the beaten egg and place in the oven.
• Allow the pastries to bake for 20-25 minutes until they pastry is golden, crisp and cooked through.
• Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

CHEESY BROCCOLI PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• Cook the broccoli according to the package directions. Transfer to a colander to drain until cool, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the broccoli to a large bowl and add the mozzarella, feta, ricotta, dill, chives, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir together with a large spoon, using the back of it to crush any large broccoli florets. Set aside.
• Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Roll out a sheet of the puff pastry on a clean work surface into a 12-inch square, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking. Cut the puff pastry into sixteen 3-inch squares with a pizza wheel or knife. Place 1 tablespoon of the broccoli mixture in the center of each square. Working with a square at a time, pinch together 2 opposite corners, then pinch together the remaining 2 corners to create a small packet. Transfer the packets to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry and filling. Brush the packets with the egg wash and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
• Working in batches if needed, bake the packets until golden and bubbly, 20 to 22 minutes.

TRIPLE-CHEESE BROCCOLI PUFF

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, eggs, milk and biscuit mix just until combined. Stir in the broccoli, cheeses, salt and mushrooms. , Pour into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer reads 160°, 50-60 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

BROCCOLI PUFF

Steps:

• Heat oven at 325 degrees.
• Butter 5 1/2 cup souffle dish or 1 1/2 qt.
• casserole dish.
• Cook broccoli as directed on package.
• Drain.
• Beat Bisquick, milk, eggs and salt with hand mixer until smooth.
• Stir in broccoli and cheese.
• Pour into souffle or casserole dish.
• Bake until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean.
• About 1 hr.

BROCCOLI PUFF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Cook and drain the broccoli.
• Combine undiluted soup, eggs, mayonnaise, cheese, onions, salt and pepper.
• Stir in the drained broccoli.
• Pour mixture in 1-1/2 quart baking dish.
• Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes.
• In the meantime, melt butter in a frying pan, toss in the croutons until butter is absorbed.
• Add buttered croutons to baked broccoli the last 5 minutes of baking time.
• Note: This dish is always better the next day.

BROCCOLI-CHEESE PUFF

Steps:

• In small saucepan, cook broccoli until tender according to package directions, separating broccoli as directed. Drain and set aside.
• Thoroughly grease the inside of 9x13x2-inch ovenproof baking pan using the butter or margarine.
• Using a large serrated knife, trim off and reserve crusts from bread slices. Using a 2.75-inch-diameter doughnut cutter, cut doughnut-shaped rounds from 8 slices of the bread. Cut bread trimmings and remaining 2 slices of bread into 1/4-inch cubes.
• Coarsely shred Cheddar cheese. Place cheese, bread cubes, and drained chopped broccoli into a large mixing bowl. Toss well and spoon into the prepared baking pan.
• Arrange doughnut-shaped bread rings on top of broccoli mixture, overlapping them if necessary. Beat eggs in same mixing bowl with a wire whisk or a rotary or portable electric mixer. Add milk, dried basil leaves, salt, and papper. Beat until smooth.
• Pour seasoned egg-milk mixture over broccoli and bread in pan. Let stand 30 minutes. (This much can be done up to 1 day in advance. Cover broccoli mixture with aluminum foil, removing from 'fridge about 1 1/4 hours before you plan to serve dinner.).
• Heat oven to 350°.
• Place uncovered pan on center rack in oven. Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until mixture is puffed and lightly browned, or when a knife inserted in center of puff comes out clean.
• Serve immediately.

ELLEN'S BROCCOLI PUFF

Steps:

• Cook broccoli as directed on package; drain.
• Beat baking mix, milk, eggs, and salt with hand beater until smooth.
• Stir in broccoli and 1 cup of the cheese.
• Pour mixture into a 5-1/2-cup souffle dish or a 1-1/2-quart casserole that has been buttered.
• Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean--about 1 hour. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and return to oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
• May substitute 2 (10 oz. ea.) packages frozen corn or frozen spinach for the broccoli.