I mentioned a lot of my favorite things about Christmas and Thanksgiving in an earlier post. Two of my favorite things are Broccoli, Cheese, and Rice Casserole and Sweet Potato Casserole. I’m partial to the recipes my mom uses and was really excited to make them last year when I was away from my mom.
A few of you asked for the recipes and I apologize for just now getting around to posting them. They’re not secret recipes, but my only request is that you don’t fix these recipes for me if we ever dine together. Isn’t that the rule of the Southern lady?
Broccoli, Cheese, and Rice Casserole
Ingredients
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/2 stick of butter
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 lg. package of frozen broccoli
1 package of Velveeta cheese
4 cups of cooked white rice
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 package of sliced almonds
Directions
Precook broccoli and rice separately. In microwave, melt butter and saute onions and celery (about 2 minutes) in 2 qt measuring cup. Add cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup and cheese; stir until melted. Make sure broccoli is finely chopped. Fold in broccoli. Layer rice in large, ungreased casserole dish, top with broccoli mixture, and sprinkle almonds on top. Heat for 30 minutes or until bubbly on 350 degrees. Serves 8-10.
*This recipe has been typed, emailed, and handwritten to me over the years. I apologize if the directions may not be totally accurate, but this version worked really well for me last year.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
3-4 cups cooked sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup half and half
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla
(may add dash of bourbon if the Baptists aren’t coming for dinner)
Topping:
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1 cup chopped pecans
Mash potatoes. Mix in sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and half and half. Put in 9×13 baking dish.
Topping: Melt butter and mix in remaining ingredients. Sprinkle on top of potato mixture. It’s okay to make more if you need more to cover the potato mixture. The topping makes this recipe– it’s better than dessert.
Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Serves 8-10.
southern daze says
What yummy recipes – thanks for sharing! Interestingly enough, my mother-in-law emailed me her famous sweet potato casserole recipe just this morning (it’s my new favorite tradition since marrying into Lee’s family) and while it’s not identical to yours, it’s pretty darn close!
Preppy 101 says
That is my exact Sweet Pot. Casserole recipe. I love it! My family loves it!!!!
Not Your Average Belle says
I love anything with the words “broccoli” and “casserole” in the name! I’m trying that one this year! Thanks!
A Belle and her Beau says
yummy … I am so ready for Thursday!! I could eat my weight in Thanksgiving food 🙂
Red and White Preppy says
Thank you for sharing the recipes 🙂 They sound so yummy!
Prissy Southern Prep says
We have this sweet potato casserole at my Mom’s family’s Thanksgiving and I LOVE it. Yummy, I can’t wait!!
My home - My life says
MMM sounds oh so good!
Muffy says
OOOH! I can’t wait to try these!!! Thank you!
I'm Just Beachy says
You ARE a sweet potato! I have been looking for a great broccoli rice casserole and now I have one! I will be making this for Christmas to go with my ham! Thanks chica!
New Girl on Post says
Thank you so much for posting these! I really appreciate it!
Mrs. Cup says
Yum! Thanks for the recipes!
The Lavender Lily says
I’ve never heard that rule, but I think it makes a lot of sense. After all, what if their version isn’t as good as yours or your mom’s? Then what do you say? “Sorry, almost.” Haha!
LyndsAU says
just what i needed today! I have been trying to come up with something to cook 🙂 thanks sweet girl!
ami @ elizabeth anne designs says
oh i heart broccoli casserole. i wish i cooked!
Tara Caire says
yummy! and also…CONGRATS ON YOUR BABY NEWS! With the wedding and honeymoon, I am soooo behind in the blog world! That is such great news!!!!!! Have a great thanksgiving! : )
Belle (from Life of a...) says
Thanks so much…we might just have the broccoli this weekend!
Carolina Girl says
OMG girl I just noticed you have 182 readers! Wow!!! I’m IMPRESSED. 🙂
Thanks for the recipes! Mmmm…..
Justin and Jenn says
I can not wait to make that rice casserole! Yummy!!
Glamorous Life of a House Wife says
Yummy! I loooove brocolli casserole! It’s always at every family holiday that we have. Happy Thanksgiving, girl!
Mojito Maven says
Happy Thanksgiving!!! I’m thankful for you today! Have a great time with family and Southern Daze!!!!!!
Pink Pearls & Muddy Sneakers says
happy thanksgiving! i love your blog 🙂 Enjoy the day!
Pink Pearls & Muddy Sneakers says
happy thanksgiving! i love your blog 🙂 Enjoy the day!
Pink Pearls & Muddy Sneakers says
happy thanksgiving! i love your blog 🙂 Enjoy the day!
Pink Pearls & Muddy Sneakers says
happy thanksgiving! i love your blog 🙂 Enjoy the day!
Pink Pearls & Muddy Sneakers says
happy thanksgiving! i love your blog 🙂 Enjoy the day!
Courtney says
Just wanted to let you know I made the Sweet Potato Casserole for Thanksgiving, and we were all in agreement- yum. And we also thought it could have completely sufficed for dessert! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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