Jeanette's Famous Broccoli and Crouton Casserole, Rachaelmagized

Name: Jeanette's Famous Broccoli and Crouton Casserole, Rachaelmagized
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 servings Black pepper; 2 medium heads large or broccoli, cut into thin florets; 4 Tbsps butter; 4 Tbsps 1/2 stick butter , diced; 2 carrots, coarsely chopped; 1 bunch organic celery with leafy tops, chopped (6 cups); 2 mediums celery roots (celeriac), peeled and cubed; 2 ribs celery; 6 servings Celery salt; 1 liters chicken stock, homemade or store-bought; 4 Tbsps EVOO; 1 large fresh bay leaf; 2 Tbsps fresh thyme, finely chopped; 2 full bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 473 milliliters heavy whipping cream; 1 lemon, sliced; 1 onion, quartered, root end attached; 2 onions, chopped; 355 milliliters grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 1 leave Bundle of parsley, thyme, fresh bay; 3 Tbsps finely chopped parsley; 9 servings A few black peppercorns; 2 larges russet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 6 servings Salt

Jeanette's Famous Broccoli and Crouton Casserole, Rachaelmagized might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 858 calories, 26g of protein, and 64g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 39% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is perfect for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up a few peppercorns, garlic, broccoli, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the butter you could follow this main course with the Cinnamon Butter Cake as a dessert.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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Oven

Heat EVOO over medium heat in saute pan.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the butter to the oil and when it foams, add the garlic, thyme, parsley and pepper and swirl for 1 to 2 minutes.

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Parsley

Butter

Garlic

Pepper

Thyme

Cooking Oil

Place the bread in a large bowl and toss with the butter sauce and half the cheese. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until deeply golden and crispy, 20 minutes. The croutons can be stored wrapped in foil at room temp or in an airtight container for several days.

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Croutons

Butter

Cheese

Bread

Sauce

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Baking Sheet

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Bowl

Aluminum Foil

Bring a couple of inches of water to boil in a deep skillet. Salt the water and add the broccoli. Cook to tender-crisp, 5 minutes; drain. The broccoli can be stored in the fridge in a plastic bag for several days.

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Broccoli

Water

Salt

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Ziploc Bags

Frying Pan

To assemble and bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange the croutons in a dish. Top with the broccoli, chicken, soup and remaining 3/4 to 1 cup Parm.

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Broccoli

Croutons

Whole Chicken

Soup

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Oven

Bake until hot throughout and golden on top, 35 to 40 minutes.

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Oven

Place the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, lemon, herb bundle, peppercorns and salt in a pot, cover with water and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 1 hour minimum. Cool the chicken in the broth.

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Peppercorns

Carrot

Whole Chicken

Celery

Garlic

Broth

Lemon

Onion

Water

Salt

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Pot

Remove the chicken and cool. Separate the meat and pull or chop into bite-size pieces. Reserve for the Broccoli Casserole preparation. The chicken can be stored in a plastic bag in the fridge for 4 days. Strain the stock and reserve for soup.

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Broccoli

Meat

Stock

Soup

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Ziploc Bags

Heat a soup pot over medium heat. Melt the butter and when it begins to foam, add the celery, onions and garlic; season with celery salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Butter

Celery

Garlic

Onion

Soup

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Pot

Add the fresh bay leaf to pot, partially cover, and cook until very tender and soft, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Fresh Bay Leaves

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Pot

Add the potatoes, celeriac and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low rolling boil and simmer, partially covered, for another 20 minutes, then puree with an immersion blender. Cool the soup and store for a make-ahead meal.

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Celeriac