Cheesy Stuffing Broccoli Casserole

Not to cause immediate stress but Thanksgiving is 17 days away.  

How do you celebrate Thanksgiving? Is it a big day with family or is it more low key?  Does everyone eat at the dining room table, or is it more casual where you just line up, fill your plate and then scatter throughout the house to have conversations while getting down with your overindulgence of food? 

As a kid mine was pretty low key.  It was my direct family and it was almost at the exact time of 1PM.  Mom would make the meal, dad would help out peeling the potatoes and carving the turkey.  I would help out by eating 4 or 5 biscuits.  Goodness, I love biscuits, don’t you?

One thing that’s pretty much stayed a staple for Thanksgiving is Kraft’s Stove Top Stuffing.  My mom would make this every single holiday.  Even now as I’m older and have my own Thanksgiving tradition with friends in NYC, I still love this stuff.  I’ve tried other gourmet brands that cost $12 a bag.  I’ve tried making my own (delicious, but I’m always worried about time on Thanksgiving day).  One thing that Matthew and I both agree on, Stove Top can’t be beat.  It’s nostalgic but it’s delicious. It’s the kind of thing you make on your stovetop and immediately need to eat a forkful to eat.  Ok 2.  Ok 3.  It has a special place in my stuffing loving heart.

 What’s my other favorite part of Thanksgiving? No, not the pumpkin pie.  And no, not watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.  Although I love both of those.  My favorite is…..

LEFTOVERS!

Oh baby, I love leftovers!

It’s like Thanksgiving for a week straight!  Each night is turkey in new ways, mashed potatoes on the side and plenty of vegetables.  One night it’s turkey sandwiches covered in homemade gravy. The next night is Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday again. And then comes the casseroles.  

This Cheesy Stuffing Broccoli Casserole is my favorite.  Not only does it make a perfect side dish for holiday meals, bu it’s the ultimate leftover meal using a bunch of stuffing. And what else do I love about leftovers? Saving money.  Thanksgiving dinner is great because it’s literally 1 meal that feeds you for the next week.  

This casserole besides being cheesy and delicious and mouthwatering and made of dreams (I like it, ok) only has a few ingredients. There’s stuffing,  frozen corn and broccoli, cream of chicken soup, white rice and cheese.  That’s it.  Because the few ingredients it’s also really quick to make.   Like I said, it’s amazing. I give my heart to you Cheesy Stuffing Broccoli Casserole.

So let’s make it! Gather your ingredients.

(not pictured here: soup or rice because they were cooking!)

Make your stuffing as instructed on the box.  Take a bite.  I won’t tell anyone.

Throw in your frozen vegetables.  

Throw in your cooked rice.

Next add in your creamy soup.  Oh baby baby, this is looking like comfort food now.

Mix it all around.

Now throw those beautiful cubes of cheese on top.  

After that you’ll add your stuffing on top and into the oven it will go… 

In about 35-40 minutes this swoon worthy casserole will be ready to dive into!

 Don’t you just want a big spoon to eat it up with right now?

I’m in love with this casserole.  I want to get it a matching Best Friend necklace. 

So when the holidays roll around, make this casserole.  Perfect for a side dish, leftovers or even a main dish if you are craving comfort.  But please, always serve with a few warm rolls.  It just takes it to that whole next level of extra special.

Enjoy!

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Stop by Walmart  and pick up your stuffing! #TasteTheSeason #CollectiveBias