FYI for your next broccoli casserole

@1creekgirl (40184)
United States
August 1, 2022 5:02pm CST
I love broccoli casserole and have a really good recipe for it. The family always expects it and it's one of my faves at Christmas dinner. But... if you ever make broccoli casserole, do not...I repeat DO NOT... use Cheetos Cheese Puffs for the crunchy topping. I've always used crushed Town House crackers, but since Dale can't have gluten, I've been trying to come up with a different topping. Today I thought, "I need a crunchy cracker type something, why not try Cheese Puffs? I like to add a little cheese anyway." So I crushed up some Cheese Puffs with some GF crackers, sprinkled them on top of the casserole, sprayed a little oil over it, then put it in the oven. The casserole itself was yummy as usual. The topping was gross. Instead of being cheesy crispy, it was kind of chewy tough. But I live and learn hopefully. Back to my search for a good cracker topping. Any suggestions?
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@Juliaacv (48236)
• Canada
1 Aug 22
What about croutons? I make a casserole that I use those on the top for crunch.
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@marlina (154183)
• Canada
3 Aug 22
Yes, good idea
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@1creekgirl (40184)
• United States
1 Aug 22
You're right! I can't believe I didn't think of that. I've made croutons from GF bread which are okay, but at least crunchy.
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@NJChicaa (115621)
• United States
1 Aug 22
make cheddar cheese fricos that you can crumble across the top after pulling the casserole out of the oven
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@1creekgirl (40184)
• United States
1 Aug 22
What are fricos?
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@1creekgirl (40184)
• United States
1 Aug 22
@NJChicaa Thanks, I'll have to try that. I really dislike Velveeta and American cheese, but love cheddar. I'll search some recipes. Great idea!
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@1creekgirl (40184)
• United States
1 Aug 22
@NJChicaa I just looked at some recipes and most say to bake the cheese in the oven. One said to add a little flour to the cheese and fry it in a pan. Which way do you make yours?
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@RasmaSandra (72527)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Aug 22
I was thinking perhaps Doritos nacho cheese because they are always crunchy and also used in taco casseroles
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@1creekgirl (40184)
• United States
2 Aug 22
That might work...thanks.
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@TheHorse (203765)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Aug 22
I will remember this.
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@1creekgirl (40184)
• United States
1 Aug 22
Good. That's my public service for today.
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@TheHorse (203765)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Aug 22
@1creekgirl I commend you.
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@JudyEv (323748)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Aug 22
That's a shame about the topping but you did your best. I hope you find something that works better for next time.
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@1creekgirl (40184)
• United States
3 Aug 22
I scraped the top off and it was still good.
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• United States
2 Aug 22
When I do cook for holidays, my family also like cheese, broccoli and rice casserole. I never thought to put cheetos on it, but thanks for the warning.
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@1creekgirl (40184)
• United States
2 Aug 22
I'd hate for you to ruin your delicious casserole.
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@RebeccasFarm (84408)
• Wheat Ridge, Colorado
1 Aug 22
Yes that might be gross I have never made a crispy top for casserole.
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@marlina (154183)
• Canada
3 Aug 22
Inever make a crunchy topping.
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@1creekgirl (40184)
• United States
3 Aug 22
I ended up scraping off the cheese puffs.
@KristenH (33355)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
1 Aug 22
I never had a broccoli casserole unless it has cheese in it. I love broccoli though. As for a topping, maybe French's fried onions or gluten-free breadcrumbs or panko.
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@1creekgirl (40184)
• United States
1 Aug 22
Those are great suggestions...thanks!
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@KristenH (33355)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
2 Aug 22
@1creekgirl My pleasure.
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@Ronrybs (17795)
• London, England
2 Aug 22
Well, you have to experiment and at least you now know to avoid Cheetos!
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@Ganma7 (3664)
6 Aug 22
I use croutons! Flavored ones