Broccoli-Dressing Casserole

Aunt Paula's Note:

This was my Aunt's recipe. I am always requested to bring this recipe for covered dishes. The taste is wonderful!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli
• ½ cup butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 4 chicken bouillon cubes , crushed
• 2 cups milk
• 8 ounces Velveeta cheese
• 2 cups croutons , for later
• 6 tablespoons melted butter , for later

Directions:

1. Cook broccoli according to package in salted water.
2. Drain, saving 2/3 cup water for later (or add water to equal 2/3 cup).
3. Put broccoli in bottom of 1-1/2- 2quart casserole.
4. In pan, melt 1/2 cup butter, blend in flour and chicken cubes stirring to make smooth paste.
5. Add milk, and cheese until smooth.
6. Pour over broccoli.
7. Mix the 2/3 cup water and 6 Tbsp melted butter together, pour over about 2 cups croutons, mix lightly with broccoli in casserole, cover.
8. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Reviews

[KelCook]

Liked this. Very rich but not too much.

[Chef #510901]

This was just fantastic! I used cheddar as I don't care for velveeta. Husband loved it too.Thanks for the great posting.

[Seasoned Cook]

Excellent flavor! The cheese sauce that holds this casserole together is just wonderful compared to the usual canned soups. I used herb seasoned croutons which gave a fantastic flavor in combination with the sauce. I made no substitutions. I halved the recipe which was sufficient for the two of us. I will prepare this dish again. Prepared for the 2008 Comfort Food event in the Photo Forum. Thanks Paula for sharing this recipe!