Broccoli Casserole

Original Recipe from: Bonnie Tomblin

Bonnie Tomblin lives West Virginia, and tells me this is her most requested recipe for any potluck event! Once I tried it, I understood why everyone asks Bonnie to “make up a batch”. This recipe also works well for holiday dinners. Easy to make ahead of time and bake just before serving. Enjoy!

Casserole Ingredients

2 pound package of frozen Broccoli (or 1 large head of fresh)

2 jars Homestyle Chicken Gravy

2 packages Stove Top Stuffing (Chicken flavor)

1 jar sliced Mushrooms

Topping Ingredients

1 can French Fried Onions (small or large size depending on your taste, I use the large)

2 cups shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese

Directions

Pre-cook broccoli and drain thoroughly.

Prepare stuffing using package directions.

In a 9x13 inch baking pan or ovenware dish, layer the Broccoli and top with prepared Stuffing.

Heat gravy and drained mushrooms in a sauce pan until hot and bubbly. Pour the gravy over the Stuffing.

Cover baking dish with foil (or lid). Bake in 350 degree oven until hot, about 15-20 minutes. Note: if you have made this recipe ahead of time and refrigerated it, you will need to double the baking time.

Remove from the oven, add Cheese, then top with the Onions. Return to the oven just until cheese melts. Watch carefully or the onions will burn.

Note from Bonnie: This is great with sliced turkey breast. She bakes the turkey breast the day before she plans to make the casserole. The turkey slices much easier once it’s been refrigerated. Just add the turkey slices before you pour the gravy on the casserole and layer as directed above. Add a salad and some bread and voila….you have a complete dinner!