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  • Better Than Sex Broccoli Casserole

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    Better Than Sex Broccoli Casserole
    Prep: 20 min Cook: 1 hours Servings: 16
    by Smokinhotchef
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    LOL! BUT SERIOUSLY!

    Ingredients

    • 3 lbs. frozen broccoli, 1 floret, 2 cut
    • 4 tbsp. salted butter
    • 2 tbsp. olive oil
    • 4 large button mushrooms, sliced thinly
    • 1 small onion, small diced
    • 1/4 c. all purpose flour
    • 1 can evaporated milk
    • 1 to 1 1/2 c. low sodium chicken broth or steaming water
    • 2 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese, mild
    • 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1/4 c. grated Pecorino Romano
    • 1 tbsp. onion powder
    • 2 tsp. ground mustard
    • scant grating of fresh nutmeg
    • 2 eggs
    • 1/2 c. mayonnaise
    • Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper
    • For Topping:
    • 1 1/2 c. fresh french bread crumbled
    • 2 tbsp. butter
    • 1 tbsp. olive oil

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 375* F
    2. Prepare broccoli according to directions on package instructions using the double boiler/steaming method over lightly salted water.
    3. In a heavy bottomed sauce-pot over medium heat, melt butter and add olive oil.
    4. Meanwhile, prepare the bechamel
    5. Cook mushrooms and onions until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.
    6. Whisk in flour. Cook for about 2 minutes.
    7. Remove from heat. Whisk in evaporated milk and chicken broth and return to heat. Let thicken over several minutes.
    8. Add cheeses and spices. Stir to combine. Turn off heat.
    9. meanwhile in a small saucepan over medium high heat, melt butter and add olive oil. Add and toast bread crumbs, stirring often as not to scorch or burn, about 3 minutes.
    10. Temper eggs and add to cheese sauce.
    11. In a preferably stainless steel baking dish drizzled with olive oil, add broccoli.
    12. Fold in mayonnaise until all broccoli is coated.
    13. Pour cheese sauce over broccoli and fold in until evenly coated and mixed.
    14. Distribute bread crumbs evenly atop casserole.
    15. Cover tightly with foil and bake until set and toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
    16. Remove foil and continue to bake until golden, about 20 more minutes.
    17. Let stand for 20-30 minutes before serving.

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    Comments

    • judee
      judee
      I like the idea of making two smaller ones and freezing one. Sounds like a great recipe.
      1 reply
      • Smokinhotchef
        Smokinhotchef
        Hey Judee! Thanx for taking a gander @ my recipe and thank you for the feedback!
      • Patricia Stagich
        Patricia Stagich
        This would be a great addition to a Thanksgiving Dinner!
        1 reply
        • Smokinhotchef
          Smokinhotchef
          Hey Patricia! I generally make these around special occasions where we can indulge sometimes and be able to spread the calories and fat amongst many as not to go overboard! That way we can eat what we like and not beat ourselves up about it later!!
        • Smokinhotchef
          Smokinhotchef
          For smaller families, simply 1/2 the recipe or prepare in 2 small baking vessels and freeze one of them. It's so delicious, you may not need to deviate from the original recipe!!!

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