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Comfort food holds a special place in our culinary traditions, offering warmth and nostalgia with every bite. It's the type of food that brings families together, evokes cherished memories, and provides solace on a tough day. The Cheesy Broccoli Stuffing Casserole is a perfect representation of comfort food, boasting a creamy texture and cheesy goodness that can satisfy any craving.

Cheesy Broccoli Stuffing Casserole

A delightful and cheesy casserole made with fresh broccoli, quinoa, and a mix of cheeses.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 7

Ingredients
  

  • 4.0 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1.0 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1.0 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1.0 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1.0 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3.0 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • 1.0 cups vegetable broth
  • 1.0 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.0 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1.0 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 1.0 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6.0 oz stuffing mix
  • 0.5 cups milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
  • In a pot of boiling salted water, blanch the broccoli florets for about 3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, sautéed onion and garlic, cream of mushroom soup, vegetable broth, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir in half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and the blanched broccoli florets. Mix until well combined.
  • Add the stuffing mix to the mixture and stir until the stuffing is evenly distributed and soaked in the liquid. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
  • In a small bowl, mix the milk with the remaining cheese. Pour this mixture over the casserole, ensuring an even distribution.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  • Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Can substitute quinoa with rice if preferred.
Keyword casserole, cheesy, vegetarian