The recipe calls for cheddar but I have used mozzarella, cream cheese, pepperjack, provolone and my favorite swap extra sharp cheddar cheese, which is just a ton more flavor for the same amount of calories. What kind of cheese can you use in the casserole? I normally buy broccoli crowns when making this recipe, then shave just the outest layer of the stalk off, leaving a bit of it behind. No matter which brand I look for, I find myself disappointed in the cuts of florets. Probably the most important reason I don’t use frozen broccoli, it tends to be cuts of broccoli that are pretty chopped up and small. The florets are also soggier in frozen broccoli. The stalk of frozen broccoli is always shaved off so once it’s been frozen and thawed back out again its basically softened to the point of having no texture. When broccoli is frozen the breakdown of it’s texture is pretty significant. But the flavor and texture difference will be a big one and let me tell you why.
You of course can, and if you have it on hand go for it. Now, please understand this, I am not trying to tell you that you can’t do it. I think if you swap out frozen broccoli in this recipe the quality of the recipe will suffer quite a bit. The one thing I don’t change is using fresh broccoli. The base is a great idea for a casserole dish. I’ve made it with all different kinds of cheeses instead of just cheddar cheese. I’ve made it with both homemade condensed mushroom soup and pre-made mushroom soup, I’ve added chicken and turkey to it in the past to make it a one stop dinner. It’s like the broccoli version of green bean casserole. It was different than the kinds of recipes I’d had as a kid but it sounded so warm and comforting. Broccoli Casseroleīroccoli Casserole was a recipe I first came across while going through a magazine. We love easy side dishes for a crowd like mashed potatoes, macaroni salad, and cole slaw. Broccoli Casserole is a cheesy and filling side dish made with broccoli, mushroom soup, mayonnaise and cheese that is an easy, filling and hearty side dish for a crowd.
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