Cheesy Broccoli & Asparagus Stove-Top Casserole

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Velveeta, cubed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup chopped asparagus
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup crushed crackers
- 1 cup bread, cubed
- 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. Prepare the Base:
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced white onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. Add Aromatics:
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

3. Cook the Vegetables:
Pour in the vegetable broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the broccoli florets, chopped asparagus, and sliced mushrooms. Cover and cook for 8 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

4. Add the Proteins:
Stir in the shredded chicken and diced ham. Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

5. Incorporate the Cheeses:
Gradually add the shredded sharp cheddar, Velveeta cubes, grated Parmesan, shredded white cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese, stirring continuously until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is creamy.

6. Thicken the Sauce:
Stir in the sour cream and cook for another 2 minutes, maintaining a creamy consistency.

7. Assemble the Casserole:
Mix in the bread cubes and crushed crackers, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the casserole.

8. Final Simmer:
Cover the skillet again and let the entire mixture simmer on low heat for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

- PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Stove-top casserole
- Cheesy broccoli
- Asparagus casserole
- Quick dinner
- Comfort food
- Family meal
- One-pot dish
- Cheddar cheese
- Creamy casserole
- Easy dinner

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 3,200 calories

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