Recipe - Easy Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

Recipe - Easy Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

BAKED Casserole CHEESE VEGGIE

This Cheesy Broccoli Casserole has tender broccoli smothered in a rich and creamy cheddar cheesy sauce and topped with crushed butter crackers. This is one Thanksgiving side dish that is sure to please them all!

YIELD: 6 -8 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 ½ pounds broccoli florets, roughly chopped (7-8 cups)
¼ cup flour
¼ butter
1 3/4 cups half & half

8 ounces (about 2 1/4 cups) freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 sleeve butter crackers (like Ritz)
¼ cup butter, melted

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a medium sized rectangle baking dish (about 11"x7") with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add broccoli and boil for 3-4 minutes. Drain, rinse and set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, garlic powder and onion powder and cook for several minutes until golden. Add half & half and bring to a low boil until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheese (reserve 1/4 cup for topping). Stir in salt and black pepper. Taste and add salt as desired.
4. Visit Easy Cheesy Broccoli Casserole @ yellowblissroad.com for full instructions.

Recipe - Creamy Vegetable Lasagna

Recipe - Creamy Vegetable Lasagna

BAKED CREAMY LASAGNA MAIN DISH VEGGIE

This Creamy Vegetable Lasagna is loaded with fresh summer veggies, three types of cheese, and the most delicious cream sauce! A delicious alternative to traditional lasagna....and perfect for summer!

Servings 12

Ingredients

Cheese Layer:
1 container 15 oz. Simple Truth ricotta cheese
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oregano

1/2 tsp. pepper

Vegetable Layer:
2-3 c. broccoli florets
1 c. matchstick carrots
1 c. bell pepper chopped
1 zucchini chopped
1 yellow squash chopped
1/2 c. red onion diced

Sauce:
8 Tbsp. Simple Truth butter
6 garlic cloves minced
1/4 c. flour
4 c. Simple Truth milk
8 oz. Sartori Shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 package no-boil lasagna noodles *note: you will not use the entire package
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. Sartori Shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried basil

Instructions

For cheese layer:

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl; set aside until ready to use.

For vegetable layer:

1. Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet; add veggies and saute until tender-crisp.
2. Set aside until ready to use.

For sauce:

1. Visit Creamy Vegetable Lasagna @ lemontreedwelling.com for full instructions.

Recipe - Cheesy Spinach Alfredo Lasagna

Recipe - Cheesy Spinach Alfredo Lasagna

BAKED CHEESE LASAGNA PASTA SPINACH VEGGIE

INGREDIENTS

2 containers (15 oz. each) ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese (divided)
½ cup parmesan cheese (divided)
1 tsp. garlic salt
2 eggs
1 jar (16 oz. ) Ragú Alfredo Sauce
12 no boil lasagna noodles
2 cups frozen spinach (thawed and divided)

basil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, eggs and garlic salt in a bowl. Mix well.
3. Spread ¾ cup of the Alfredo sauce evenly on the bottom of your 9x13 pan. Layer 4 lasagna noodles on top.
4. Add ½ cup Alfredo Sauce along with half of the ricotta mixture.
5. Evenly spread 1 cup of your spinach.
6. Visit Cheesy Spinach Alfredo Lasagna @ lilluna.com for full instructions.