This delicious broccoli casserole is so good even kids will ask for seconds! Broccoli is one of those vegetables that not everyone likes, but is very good for us. Broccoli is rich in vitamin C and soluble fiber, so any recipe that can make this vegetable appealing deserves an honored place in your recipe box. Serve this delectable dish with poultry or pork or even as a stand-alone veggie supper with a leafy green salad and warm crusty bread. The holidays are almost here and this casserole is perfect for special meals, festive buffets, or as a take-along dish when visiting friends and family. Got leftovers? Here's a great way to to give them some healthy and hearty pizzaz!
Brocolli Walnut Casserole Recipe
Serves 8
- 1/2 cup butter (Margarine is not recommended for this recipe; the butter gives the casserole a richness that margarine does not.)
- 2 cups milk (Whole milk is preferred)
- 2- 10 oz. packages of frozen broccoli, any brand
- 2/3 package of Pepperidge Farm seasoned stuffing mix
- 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Wyler's Instant Chicken Bullion
- 2/3 cup water
- 6 tablespoons butter
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Dissolve the bullion in 2/3 cup of water.
- Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large saucepan or dutch oven.
- Stir the flour and chicken stock base into the melted butter.
- Slowly add the milk to the mixture. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens. Do not allow it to burn.
- In another saucepan, cook the frozen broccoli according to the package instructions. Drain the broccoli and combine the vegetable with the prepared sauce. Mix until the broccoli is well covered with the sauce.
- Pour the dry stuffing mix into a bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat the water and 6 tablespoons of butter until completely melted. Pour the melted mixture over the stuffing mix and add the chopped walnuts.
- Grease a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish generously. Cooking spray, without flour, may also be used.
- Pour the broccoli and sauce mixture into the casserole dish. Top the broccoli with the walnut stuffing mixture. Make sure the stuffing mix covers the broccoli completely.
Bake the casserole for 30 minutes.
Enjoy!
Hints:
Prepare this broccoli walnut casserole ahead of time to cut down on holiday meal preparation. Put the casserole together a day or two before you plan to serve it. Cover with aluminum foil and keep refrigerated until you are ready to bake and serve.
Add leftover turkey or chicken to the broccoli walnut casserole for a hearty holiday "day after" supper. And, don't forget the leftover cranberry sauce!
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