Yummy Revision
Posted
Sat, 07/18/09
I've prepared this recipe for almost thirty years:
Broccoli Casserole
1 LB frozen broccoli florets, steamed (or use fresh broccoli)
Steam the broccoli until crisp-tender; drain. Shred the cheese. Place the steamed broccoli and shredded cheese in a 2-quart casserole dish. Sauté chopped onions in butter; add to casserole dish. Mix the casserole ingredients together. Bake in a 350-degree F oven for thirty minutes. Note: Instead of baking, try microwaving the casserole (covered) for about four minutes. The only advantage to oven-baking might be the formation of a crust. Variation: Add fresh-sliced mushrooms, cooked chicken breast (chopped) and a can of cream-of-chicken soup into mixture before baking.
A few days ago I made the same recipe but added some julienne-sliced kielbasa (which I sautéed with the onions), along with dashes of black pepper, salt, paprika and Lawry's Seasoned Salt.
The addition of kielbasa was a perfect marriage with the broccoli. It has a wonderful, creamy taste with the tenderness and flavor of the kielbasa.
From Wikipedia:
Real kielbasa uses only the choicest cuts of tender pork, and often a little beef or veal is added to improve its body and character. The sausage is seasoned with fresh herbs and spices and then gently smoked, just long enough to achieve the right color, flavor and aroma.
Perhaps I shall now all the dish "Broccoli Kielbasa Casserole."
Related blog post with photo: 04/20/03: Broccoli Casserole.
Tags: Casseroles
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