Combine two holiday dinner favorites into one delicious dish with this creamy
Broccoli & Stuffing Casserole. With its flavorful broccoli filling
sandwiched between two layers of herb-seasoned stuffing mix, it's a perfect
pairing with that Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas ham. Or heck, enjoy its
deliciousness on any random Tuesday night, too!
Hey, what are two of everyone's favorite holiday eats? -- Broccoli casserole
and stuffing! Well, aside from dessert, that is. Because pumpkin cheesecake
and pecan pie beat broccoli straight-up any day of the week.
But if you stick to the savory side of Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner,
broccoli casserole and stuffing rank right up there in everyone's top picks
from the holiday table. So why not combine them into one super tasty dish?
Why not, indeed.
With its flavorful broccoli filling sandwiched between two layers of herb-seasoned stuffing mix, Broccoli & Stuffing Casserole is a perfect pairing with that Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas ham.
Broccoli & Stuffing Casserole takes everyone's favorite creamy broccoli casserole and combines it with herb-seasoned stuffing mix to create one very flavorful dish. With this tasty mix, it's a perfect pairing with that Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas ham. Or heck, no need to wait for the holidays -- enjoy its deliciousness on any random night, too!
This casserole's broccoli filling is a pretty standard broccoli casserole mixture. But instead of the typical shredded cheddar cheese, we take a nod from our favorite Cheesy Ham & Broccoli Casserole and stir in a tub of chive & onion cream cheese spread with the broccoli. The chive & onion cream cheese creates wonderful creaminess and fabulous flavor. -- It's truly amazing the flavor this one little ingredient brings.
What's to Love About This Recipe?
- Fabulous flavor - Broccoli florets, Pepperidge Farm herb-seasoned stuffing mix, and chive & onion cream cheese combine to deliver up fabulous flavor in this delicious dish.
- Combines two holiday favorites - A tasty mash-up of two holiday favorites, bringing together everyone's beloved broccoli casserole and stuffing.
- Perfect side for holiday and everyday dinners, too - With its tasty mix of broccoli and stuffing, it's a perfect pairing with that Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas ham. But heck, no need to wait for the holidays -- enjoy its deliciousness on any random Tuesday night, too.
- Easy to make - There's no long list of fancy ingredients here, and very minimal chopping and prep is needed to make this broccoli casserole with stuffing. A little stirring and the creation of three simple layers in a pan is all this tasty dish takes.
Broccoli & Stuffing Casserole Ingredients:
It doesn't take a ton of ingredients to make this super tasty Broccoli & Stuffing Casserole. To whip up a pan, you'll need:
- Frozen broccoli florets - Thawed frozen broccoli florets easily and conveniently bring the casserole's broccoli element. We recommend florets over chopped broccoli because florets are more tender with less stem pieces in the package. That being said, frozen chopped broccoli can be substituted, if you prefer.
- Pepperidge Farm herb-seasoned stuffing mix - Serves as the stuffing base of the casserole. Be sure to get regular Pepperidge Farm herb-seasoned stuffing mix, NOT cubed.
- Cream of mushroom soup - Brings creaminess to the casserole. We have tried the casserole with other flavors of cream soup, and find that cream of mushroom creates the best flavor.
- Chive & onion cream cheese - The "secret" ingredient that creates both wonderful creaminess and fabulous flavor. -- It's truly amazing the flavor this one little ingredient brings!
- Milk - Combines with the casserole's cream of mushroom soup and flavored cream cheese to amp up their creaminess.
- An egg - Serves to bind together the casserole's ingredients as it bakes.
- Butter - Moistens the herb-seasoned stuffing mix. We recommend unsalted butter, since the stuffing mix is already seasoned and doesn't need the additional salt of salted butter.
- Salt & pepper - Seasons and enhances the casserole's flavors.
How to Make Broccoli & Stuffing Casserole:
It doesn't take a whole lot of prep to bring together this broccoli casserole with stuffing. Truly, a little stirring and the creation of three simple layers in a pan is all this dish takes.
To get started, mix together some melted butter and Pepperidge Farm stuffing mix, tossing it with a fork until all
the stuffing pieces are coated. Set this aside while you prepare the
broccoli mixture.
To make the broccoli mixture, whisk together a can of cream of mushroom soup, a tub of chive
& onion cream cheese, some milk, an egg, and salt and pepper.
Then fold in a package of thawed frozen broccoli florets.
Spoon a layer of stuffing mixture into the bottom of a greased
9x13-inch baking dish.
Then spoon the broccoli mixture on top of the stuffing layer, and
sprinkle the remaining stuffing on top.
Pop the pan in the oven and bake the casserole until everything's heated
through and bubbly around the edges, about 30 minutes.
And that's all there is to it. Truly easy, right?
So combine two of everyone's holiday dinner favorites into one delicious dish with this creamy Broccoli & Stuffing Casserole.
With its flavorful broccoli filling sandwiched between two layers of herb-seasoned stuffing mix, it's a perfect pairing with that Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas ham. Or, perfect to enjoy on any random weekday, too.
Recipe FAQs:
- Can you use frozen chopped broccoli instead of florets to make this broccoli casserole? - Yes, you can use frozen chopped broccoli instead of broccoli florets to make Broccoli & Stuffing Casserole, if you'd like. We just much prefer the look and texture of florets.
- Can you use fresh broccoli instead of frozen to make this broccoli casserole? - Yes, you can use fresh broccoli instead of frozen to make this broccoli casserole. However, fresh broccoli needs to be cooked before adding it to a casserole. For fresh broccoli to work, cut it into florets and blanche it -- which means to cook it quickly in boiling water for 3 - 4 minutes, then immediately plunge (or "shock") it in cold to stop the cooking process. Drain it well, and proceed with the casserole recipe. For ease, we always stick with frozen.
- Can Broccoli & Stuffing Casserole be made ahead and reheated? - Broccoli & Stuffing Casserole's texture is best when baked and served right after assembling. If you need to prepare the casserole ahead, it's best to assemble the casserole, store it in the refrigerator unbaked, and then bake it right before serving, rather than baking and reheating.
- Can I freeze Broccoli & Stuffing Casserole? - We do not recommend freezing Broccoli & Stuffing Casserole as it alters the texture of the casserole, especially the bottom stuffing layer.
- Will cubed stuffing mix work to make Broccoli & Stuffing Casserole? - Broccoli casserole with stuffing works best with regular Pepperidge Farm stuffing mix, not cubed. The cubed variety stays too firm, and creates an unpleasant texture in the finished baked dish.
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Yield: 8-10 servings
Broccoli & Stuffing Casserole
Combine two holiday dinner favorites into one delicious dish with this creamy Broccoli & Stuffing Casserole. With its flavorful broccoli filling sandwiched between two layers of herb-seasoned stuffing mix, it's a perfect pairing with that Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas ham. Or heck, enjoy its deliciousness on any random Tuesday night, too!
Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 55 Min
Ingredients
Stuffing Mixture:
- 4 c. herb seasoned stuffing mix (not quite all of a 12-ounce package)
- 3/4 c. unsalted butter, melted
Broccoli Mixture:
- 1 (16 oz.) package frozen broccoli florets
- 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (7.5 oz.) tub chive & onion cream cheese
- 1/4 c. milk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
Instructions
- Combine melted butter and stuffing mix; toss with a fork until all stuffing pieces are coated. Set aside.
- Thaw broccoli and warm in the microwave for about 3 minutes; drain very well. Cut any large florets into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, chive & onion cream cheese, milk, egg, salt, and pepper. Fold in broccoli.
- Spoon 2 & 1/2 cups stuffing mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Spoon broccoli mixture on top of stuffing layer, spreading evenly. Sprinkle remaining stuffing mixture on top.
- Bake at 350℉ for 30-35 minutes, until heated through and bubbly around the edges.
TRACEY'S NOTES:
- We use Pepperidge Farm herb-seasoned stuffing mix. Be sure to get regular stuffing mix, NOT cubed.
What a wonderfully simple and delicious dish! Thanks so much for sharing at the Lazy Gastronome's What's for Dinner party! Have a fabulous weekend and hope to see you on Sunday!
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