Best 7 Creamy Broccoli And Cheese Recipes

CREAMY BROCCOLI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
• Place broccoli and onion into a saucepan, pour in water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until broccoli turns bright green and starts to become tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Whisk flour and 1/4 cup evaporated milk together in a bowl until smooth. Stir remaining evaporated milk and salt into broccoli. Gently stir flour mixture into broccoli mixture and bring to a simmer; cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sharp Cheddar cheese, mixing until cheese has melted into the sauce.
• Cook and stir bread crumbs with butter in a small skillet over medium heat until butter has melted and crumbs begin to give a toasted fragrance, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Transfer broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle crumbs atop casserole.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and browned, about 30 minutes.

THICK AND CREAMY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Steam Broccoli by either putting in Microwave safe dish with lid and a small amount of water, or on stove in a covered sauce pan and small amount of water.
• Cook just until soft.
• Oil skillet 1/8" in bottom.
• Heat, then add 3 TBS Butter.
• Add 2 Tbs Flour, chopped Green onion bottoms and ground Pepper.
• Cook until Yellow in color, just enough so the flour is not raw.
• Add 2 Cans of Chicken Broth.
• Stir quickly, using whisk if you have one.
• Add Steamed Broccoli and any pan liquids.
• Add Green Onion tops, and Simmer 15-20 minutes on Med heat.
• This will slightly reduce liquid and impart flavors. The broccoli breaks apart and "makes" the soup. If you would like whole pieces of broccoli, keep some out to add at the end. This way they will not overcook.
• Reduce heat.
• Add Colby and American Cheeses.
• Cook on low 1 minute.
• Add 1 Cup Half and Half slowly, so it will not clump.
• Here you must watch temperature, so keep it on low.
• Cook 10 minutes.
• Add Cornstarch to water and stir.
• Pour in 1/2 of cornstarch mixture and stir.
• Then pour in 2nd half of mixture and stir.
• Turn heat off and stir until thick.

SOMERSIZING BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP - THICK AND CREAMY

Steps:

• Bring cream cheese to room temperature ( I microwave it on 4 for 1-1.5 minutes.)
• Pour broth and cream cheese into slow cooker, heat till smooth. Meanwhile, in a pot sautee onion in 2T. butter till almost transparent.
• Then add thawed broccoli and cook till tender.
• Add broccoli/onion mixture to slow cooker.
• Pour in cream and 2 cups of cheese.
• Heat through till cheese completely melts.
• Delicious!

CREAMY BROCCOLI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt butter in saucepan.
• Add 1/2 of Milk.
• Add Velveeta.
• Stir frequently until thouroughly melted.
• Add more milk if you would like a creamier sauce. To equal out flavor you may need additional butter or cheese, judge to taste.
• Add steamed broccoli and stir lightly together.
• Serve alone or over potatoes.

CREAMY CHEESE BROCCOLI AND BACON DIP

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425. Boil broccoli until just tender, then chop into small pieces, place in a large bowl. Add diced onion, bacon bits and garlic. Mix ingredients together thoroughly.
• 2. Add Mayo, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar and 1 cup of the mozzarella (save the 1/2 cup mozzarella for topping) until everything is binded together. Place mixture in a baking dish.
• 3. Sprinkle the last 1/2 cup of mozzarella over the top of the mixture and place in the oven for approx. 10-15 minutes until cheese is fully melted...(or until you see a slight golden color to the top).
• 4. Remove dip from oven and serve hot with bagel crisps, crackers, veggies, chips or whatever you'd like! (This dip is also great as a sauce over baked boneless skinless chicken breast!)

CREAMY RANCH BROCCOLI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place cream cheese, milk and Ranch dressing mix in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
• Place broccoli in a 9 inch baking dish, add cream cheese mixture and stir.
• Top with Cheddar cheese and bake 25 minutes or until cheese has melted.

RICH AND CREAMY BROCCOLI & CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Melt butter in lg pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring for 5 mins. Whisk in flour. Whisk in light cream slowly. Whisk until smooth.
• 2. Pour in chicken broth. Add bay leaves and nutmeg. Season w/ salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to med-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 mins.
• 3. Add broccoli and carrot. Simmer another 20 mins. Discard bay leaves. Puree soup, in batches in a blender. Return to pot. Add cheese, whisk until cheese is melted.