Indulge in a culinary delight with our irresistible Crouton Celery Casserole, a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features a medley of crispy croutons, tender celery, and a creamy sauce, all enveloped in a comforting casserole. Explore variations of this classic recipe, including a vegetarian option that swaps chicken for hearty mushrooms. Discover the secrets to creating a golden-brown crust and a moist, flavorful interior. Elevate your casserole game with our tips for selecting the perfect croutons and celery, ensuring every bite is packed with texture and flavor.
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JEANETTE'S FAMOUS BROCCOLI AND CROUTON CASSEROLE, RACHAELMAGIZED
Heads up: This recipe requires a portion of the Cream of Celery soup you made earlier this week (recipe follows).
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 34
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)
HOT CHICKEN SALAD CASSEROLE
This rich and creamy chicken salad would be a welcome addition to any buffet table. This salad is among my family's favorite casseroles. It's great for potlucks.-Eleanor Hein, Kirkland, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, onion and salt until smooth. Stir in the chicken, celery, water chestnuts, croutons and almonds. , Spoon into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. , Combine bread crumbs and butter; stir in cheese. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 42g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
SWISS 'N CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Looking for a chicken casserole that's creamy, Swiss cheesy and covered in crispy croutons? You're in luck! You've come to the right place.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Vegetable Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Combine ingredients.
- Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 40 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g
CELERY ROOT BISQUE WITH THYME CROUTONS
Categories Soup/Stew Potato Vegetable Appetizer Sauté Thanksgiving Root Vegetable Fall Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add celery; cover and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add shallots; sauté uncovered 3 minutes. Stir in celery root cubes and potato, then broth and 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme. Increase heat to high; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Working in batches, transfer soup to blender and puree until smooth. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Stir cream into soup and bring to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with additional chopped thyme and serve.
CROUTON HOTDISH
Make and share this Crouton Hotdish recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ND_Dawn
Categories Meat
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Simmer onion and celery in butter and water until tender.
- Spread raw hamburger on bottom of 9 X 13 baking dish.
- Pour croutons into mixing bowl and pour in mixture from step one and stir. Spread this mixture over hamburger.
- Mix soups together and spread over crouton mix.
- Bake at 350 for about one hour. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1050.3, Fat 64.5, SaturatedFat 28.5, Cholesterol 233.8, Sodium 2263.9, Carbohydrate 57.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 4, Protein 58.3
YUMMY GARLIC CROUTONS
I eat Caesar salads just for the these croutons!
Provided by vulpecula
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Crouton Recipes
Time 13m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cut bread into small cubes and place onto a shallow baking pan or cookie sheet.
- Drizzle oil over the bread to lightly cover and sprinkle with garlic powder and basil.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown and toasted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 419.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CHICKEN SWISS CASSEROLE
Make and share this chicken swiss casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by caramel
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder (whatever seasoning you like) cube and cook until no longer pink.
- set aside in a bowl put diced celery, diced onion, miracle whip, milk, salt and pepper.
- mix well.
- add all but about 1/2c.
- of the shredded cheese.
- stir in cooked chicken~mix well.
- stir in croutons, also reserving about 1/2c.
- in a casserole dish or roaster with lid, pour in chicken mixture.
- top with reserved croutons and cheese.
- bake at 350* for 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.2, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 147.2, Sodium 1662.6, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 55.1
CARROT CASSEROLE
Great side dish for big meals. I make it every holiday and it's always a hit!
Provided by Jane
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender but still firm, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan. Saute onions and stir in soup, salt, pepper and cheese. Stir in cooked carrots. Transfer mixture to prepared dish.
- Toss croutons with 1/3 cup melted butter; scatter over casserole.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 909.3 mg, Sugar 7 g
CARROT CASSEROLE
Whenever I make this dish, people rave about how good it is. One friend told me, "I don't usually eat carrots, but this is delicious!" That made my day.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onions in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in the soup, salt, pepper and cheddar cheese. , Drain carrots; add to the onion mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with croutons. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over croutons. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use day-old bread for the croutons. This will help them to stay crispy in the casserole.
- Cut the celery into small pieces so that it cooks evenly.
- Use a combination of cheeses to create a flavorful casserole. Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan are all good choices.
- Add some chopped nuts or seeds for a crunchy texture.
- Serve the casserole hot and bubbly with a side salad.
Conclusion:
Crouton celery casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover bread and celery. With its crunchy croutons, tender celery, and melted cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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