Can you really imagine something better than hiding your veggies in cheese pulls and all kinds of wonderfulness? Yeah, I know, we save that for holidays right? Not anymore! Now, Broccoli Cheese Casserole for Two in a Crockpot is not just for a holiday crowd! Besides that it can be prepared in a crockpot, baked or even frozen for later - the details are in here. Donโt believe me? Read on my friend, READ ON!
I know that Broccoli Cheese Casserole is one of your favorite holiday dishes, it's one of mine too. We LOVE veggies ensconced in a cheesy gooey layer of wonderfulness that canโt be right for anything but a holiday!
But now (donโt keel over) Broccoli Cheese Casserole is for EVERY SINGLE DAY - especially if you are a household of just one or two! EVERY DAY PEOPLE. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY!
Well, wait....Not every day. I mean, if we had sunny weather every day then we would get tired of it, right? Just think about that for a second. Hmmmmmโฆโฆ
I hope you will check out my video located just after the first paragraph - see how to make the recipe - see the tiny baby crockpot you use for this recipe and..... see the Encore! Yes! an Encore on a food video!!
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Broccoli Cheese Casserole for Two in a Crockpot
Ingredients
- 7 oz Frozen Broccoli Florets this is ยผ of the little 14 oz bag - make SURE to get the florets
- ยฝ cup Frozen chopped onions fresh is fine
- ยฝ cup Mayo if you will be freezing this for later - leave the mayo out until ready to cook
- ยฝ can condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup about ยฝ cup
- ยฝ Cup shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese PLUS another handful
- 1 egg - beaten
- ยฝ teaspoon garlic powder
- ยฝ teaspoon salt
- ยฝ teaspoon onion powder
- ยฝ teaspoon pepper
- ยพ teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Pour all the ingredients (except the extra handful of shredded cheddar) in a 1-2 quart crockpot/slow cooker and set on low.
- minutes before you are ready to serve, place the extra handful of shredded cheddar on top and replace the lid. After cheese melts, the casserole is ready to serve.
- There are many more tips listed below - how to make in a baking dish instead of a crockpot, what to do if you want to use fresh ingredients, what to do if you donโt like to use canned soup, what if you need the recipe to be for 4-6 people? What if you don't eat condensed soups? What if you need a baby crockpot? What if you want to make squash casserole instead? Just read the tips and tricks section in the post on www.loavesanddishes.net
Notes
Nutrition
Tips and Tricks for Broccoli Cheese Casserole for Two in a Crockpot
- There really isn't much to this recipe - just mix it together and put it in the crockpot. Lift the lid 5-6 hours later, add a little cheese, put the lid back on, come back in 15 minutes and eat!
- If you would like to bake this recipe instead, that works too. Place ingredients in a small baking dish - something like a 1 quart dish and bake at 350 - 30 minutes if ingredients are thawed, 45-50 minutes if ingredients are frozen. Youโll know it's done when it's hot and bubbly.
- If you want to freeze this recipe - like I did in the video - PERFECT. I would recommend to make one to eat and make one to freeze - that way you use up the entire bag of frozen broccoli and one entire can of cream of mushroom soup!
- If you want to use fresh broccoli instead - thatโs fine - use it. The results will be similar. I wouldnโt recommend doing the fresh broccoli to freeze though - because I havenโt tried it.
- If you want to use fresh chopped onions - be my guest - they will work too. Again, I wouldnโt recommend using them for the frozen version - because I havenโt tried it - I think the results wouldnโt turn out the same.
- If you want to make a squash casserole instead - that is fine too - but you should probably use a different recipe (Yaโll have seen the comments around here, right - just sayin).
- This recipe works perfectly for 4-6 people if you double it. Cooking time remains the same.
- If you want to get by with cooking this for 8 hours or more - just know that the cheese will get a little brown and burnt around the edges - which, I personally enjoy (I mean, come on, yea!), but I know everyone doesnโt. Some would even consider that a recipe fail - that is why I am stating the cooking time as 5- 6 hours. It's your choice, really.
- If you want to use some substitution for the cream of mushroom soup - please be my guest - just know that your results may not turn out like mine - when Iโve tried substitutions for the soup - the casserole has turned out - well - soupy. Just sayin.OK - that is more than enough tips and tricks for such a simple recipe! Go try it!
- If you NEED a tiny baby crockpot like mine - then check out this one on Amazon - I mean, come on, they'll bring it right to your door! AND, it's cheap! This is the exact same one that I have...
.And Hey - one more thing - Loaves and Dishes has been sharing great dinner time dishes with you for a couple of years. I thought I might go back and reshare some older posts..... so........
1 Year Ago - Easter Cake Pops 2 years Ago - Cream Puffs with Espresso Filling
A VERSE TO SHARE
Have you ever looked at Verse 4: "In him was life and that life was the light of all mankind". That gives me cold chills. Followed by "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it". OH. AMEN to THAT! YES! Halleluyah.
Whatever happens to you today - in your life - in your day to day - remember that light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not and WILL NOT overcome it.
Let that light shine through you too.
Amen.
John 1: 1-18
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome[a] it.
6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of Godโ 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husbandโs will, but born of God.
14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of graceand truth.
15 (John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, โThis is the one I spoke about when I said, โHe who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.โโ) 16 Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and[b] is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.
Dottie says
For the life of me I cannot figure this out:
Recipe states "7 oz Frozen Broccoli Florets this is ยผ of the little 14 oz bag"
And I love broccoli, so it doesn't matter how much I add, however, my brain is confused !
If the bag is 14 oz., would not 7 oz. be 1/2 of the bag and not 1/4 ??????
Wendi Spraker says
You are right. I'm sure that's a typo. I'll get it fixed.
Gaybreal says
This was pretty good!! I used a whole 10oz organic Publix bag of broccoli. I microwaved until thawed then I squeezed out all the water ( without ruining the structure of the broccoli) I sautรฉed my onion with a little salt and pepper. I used a scant 1/2 cup mayo And I added 2 eggs.,. Followed the rest of the recipe exact. I baked it for 350 45 mins..Topped with cheese and broiled a bit. DELICIOUS!
Wendi Spraker says
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Erika Heird says
Family , faith , good food= togetherness and love
Mary says
I also enjoy your recipes, but I especially enjoy your religious aspect and that you are not afraid of offending anyone by sharing them with us. You are a true down to earth person. We all need to know we need to bring God back into our daily lives, without him we are NOTHING.
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Mary! Thanks so much for leaving me a comment! I appreciate it so much and I'm not trying to offend anyone, just let them know they are loved. ๐ . Have a great day!
Moxie says
Love these little crockpots for two people! Great Recipe!
Dan says
I've never made a meal in a crockpot before, but these photos have me wanting to head to the store right now! Thank you for the recipe, I'll be making this with my wife this weekend.
Wendi Spraker says
Hey Dan! Thanks so much! Let me know how it turns out!!!
Mary says
Love the video, you are a natural for filming! This recipe looks so good. Love that it is for two, and it's cooked in crockpot. Pinned. Thank for sharing.
Wendi Spraker says
Hey Mary! Thanks for the sweet comment! I'm kind of laughing regarding being a natural. I seriously filmed this thing 4 times. lol. I kept changing my mind. Sometimes you just have to go with it. That what I finally did. Lol
leatha zarbo says
Thank you for spending the time and energy to post great Bible verses with your great recipes ... I've been cooking/baking for close to 60 years and I find delicious new recipes to try and old recipes that I had forgotten about but bring back good memories ... and I really appreciate your down to earth biblical incite, like your food recipes; they always 'hit the spot'. Thank you Wendi. leatha
Wendi Spraker says
Awwww - Leatha - I KNOW that is the sweetest thing anyone will say to me today. Thank you so much for being a Loaves and Dishes reader. I really love those old recipes that bring back memories, don't you? Again. Thank you sweet Leatha. ๐