Today we're trying out a Broccoli and Cheese Casserole, slow-cooker recipe for the dish-o-the-week. Who doesn't love cheese, and broccoli, and garlic, and salt, and heart attacks? I mean come on it's delicious together. If you're eating well, or trying to avoid the goodness that is cheese, then be warned, stay away from this post.
College students, Grad students, busy people everywhere....meet your new best friend...the crock pot! Was that not epic enough? Let's try it again....THE CROCK POT!!! Better? I kinda feel like I should be saying, "RELEASE THE KRAKEN'!!" Anyone? Anyone?
The crock pot (or you could call it the Kraken if you like) is a delightful invention. Speed Racer's Aunt and Uncle gave him this particular one back in his bachelor days, so he could have dinner ready when he got back from work. You really can go as blinged out as you want with a slow cooker these days. They have digital displays, timers, inserts, stainless steel, and lots and lots of gizmos. If you do not want to spend money right now do not look at William Sonoma's website, fo real. I just did for some "research" and I am sorry. Now that I have told you how much I love my crock pot, we can move on. But really I love my, I mean "OUR", crock pot.
So first things first, you want to boil yourself some rice.
Next up, chopping up some celery. You really don't need specific measurements for this recipe. It's pretty basic and in the end you are just mixing everything together, so pretty much just put in how much you want of each, and what will fit in your crock pot.
And of course you will want to thaw some broccoli or cook some fresh broccoli. I went totally lazy on this recipe, so most of my stuff is store bought. Sorry fans. I also added cream of chicken soup, salt, pepper, garlic, mushrooms, and cheese sauce. Like I said, not the healthiest recipe in the world, but hopefully it will be yummy.
One of my friends who also uses her crock pot a lot would have actually made chicken broth from a chicken, instead of the can. But I bought the can, I even bought the discount can. What can I say?
Then you mix it alllllllll together.
And Ta-da! I can't tell you how it tastes yet, because we haven't eaten it yet. It was prepped this morning. So jury is still out on that, I could be giving you a recipe that tastes absolutely horrible. But I will let you know. I put mine together pretty early, so right now it's in the fridge. You want to cut it on low and cook for about an hour and a half (until it's warm all the way through) before you serve. Enjoy!