CHEESY POTATOES AND BROCCOLI RECIPES

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease an 8-inch square pan (or any size pan that will hold the mixture).
• In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the 2 Tbsp butter; whisk in flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg; whisk and cook for 1 minute, add in the half and half cream; whisk until thickened and bubbly.
• Add in the Parmesan cheese (if using), cream cheese and the cheddar Or Swiss cheese; stir until the cheese are completely melted.
• Stir in the hash brown potatoes; mix until combined.
• Spoon HALF of the mixture into a prepared baking dish; top with the broccoli, spoon the remaining mixture over the broccoli.
• Cover and bake for 25-30 minutes.
• In the meantime, in a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the Parmesan cheese, mix to combine; add in melted butter, mix well.
• Remove the casserole from the oven.
• Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture just around the edges of the casserole; bake 10 minutes longer.
• Remove from oven; let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
• Note: do not overcook the broccoli, as it will become too soft when baked in the casserole.

Steps:

• Place potato in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Add broccoli; cook an additional 7 minutes or until potato and broccoli are tender.
• Drain potato and broccoli; place in a small bowl. Add cheese, and let stand until cheese melts.
• For a chunkier texture, mash potato mixture with a potato masher to desired consistency. For a smoother texture, place potato mixture in a food processor, and process until desired consistency.