Comments on: Broccoli Puff

By: norine@norinesnest.com

norine@norinesnest.com — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:15:03 +0000

In reply to Joanne.

Hi Joanne!
Hmmmm. I’m trying to figure out why it didn’t puff? Granted it doesn’t puff greatly, but it does rise with the eggs, like an egg bake. I’m sorry it didn’t do what it should do. I’m glad it still tasted good. Maybe add an extra egg next time? I think I would.
Happy Nesting! Have a great week.
Norine

By: Joanne

Joanne — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:18:51 +0000

Mine didn’t puff up at all. Can’t figure out why. Taste good though.

By: Christy

Christy — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 19:02:24 +0000

In reply to Amber Christensen. @Amber Christensen, if you ever want to dial the flavor up further, roast the broccoli before adding the topping-delicious!

By: Christy

Christy — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 18:59:30 +0000

In reply to Holly Jacobs. @Holly Jacobs, the good news is, the mayonnaise isn’t identifiable at all in this recipe. Give it a shot, I bet they’d be too busy eating it to notice it at all.

By: norine@norinesnest.com

norine@norinesnest.com — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 22:35:35 +0000

In reply to Stephanie.

Hi Stephanie!
Isn’t this an amazing side dish. I know one thing…you grew up right! lol I think I’m going to make this for Christmas this year. I just love it. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a wonderful Holiday Season.
Norine

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 23:54:10 +0000

We grew up with this at every holiday!

By: norine@norinesnest.com

norine@norinesnest.com — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 20:38:06 +0000

In reply to Brenda.

Hi Brenda!
Hope you enjoyed this recipe. It’s a great side dish and I completely agree about the broccoli florets!! Enjoy and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Happy Nesting,
Norine

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:43:02 +0000

I’m about to try this.. it’s just finishing up in the oven. Also, I don’t like when frozen broccoli has more florets than anything, but, Costco frozen broccoli always has the broccoli attached to the florets. Haven’t got a bag that has florets with out the top of the tree.. can’t wait till it’s

By: norine@norinesnest.com

norine@norinesnest.com — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 18:15:43 +0000

In reply to Kathy Jones.

Hi Kathy!
Love your adjustments to this recipe. I’m going to have to try your version and let you know how I like it. It sounds wonderful! Love the idea of adding chicken!

Thanks so much for sharing with us. Have a great day!
Norine

By: Kathy Jones

Kathy Jones — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 06:39:31 +0000

Hi! How great to find this recipe on line! I have made this “broccoli puff” (original recipe from the 70’s) for more than 45 years, and it’s my very favorite side dish. I have added small pieces of chicken (from a rotisserie chicken) and turned it into a full meal many times. Since the 70’s I have used fresh broccoli–and doubled this casserole to fit a 9×13 dish. I usually buy 4 large crown heads of broccoli and cut them into bite-size florets. Then I put them into my 4-cup pyrex measuring cup and semi-cook them in the microwave before spreading them in the baking dish. I use one can mushroom soup and one can cream of celery (or chicken). And I use a little more cheese sometimes. (haha). I use Hellman’s or Duke’s Mayo and medium or sharp cheddar. I use 2 large or jumbo eggs. For the topping—I use fresh cracked wheat or sourdough bread cut into small cubes…at least 4 slices…with 3-4 T. melted butter…and pretty much cover the entire top of the casserole. Those toasty buttered bread cubes make this casserole incredibly flavorful. Sorry this is so long…this is my all-time fave dish to make for potlucks, and I never bring any home! So glad to know others are loving it too!!