Retro Recipes for #SundaySupper

When Retro Recipes came up for this weeks theme I racked my brain on what to make. I started to think back to my childhood and I know I’ve already made a few staples from that time so I had to keep thinking of the PERFECT dish. Then I thought about my late grandmother and how much of a great cook she was. Then the dish came to me. I also got to make it in the casserole dish that she made it in EVERY single time she made it. My grandmother passed unexpectedly almost two years ago the day before my daughter was baptized. It was a sad day for all of us but I’m forever grateful that she got to meet my baby girl. She had such a heart for babies (especially baby girls since she had 4 sons but 6 granddaughters) Gosh she adored Madison. When she passed and we went through her belongings, I picked a few things from her kitchen, this casserole dish being one of them. I swear my belly tells me it’s the dish that makes this complete but I’d like for some of my readers to try it and tell me just how good it really is! She made it for every holiday and family dinner we had! It was her “thing”. Believe it or not this was my first attempt at this dish and I was NOT disappointed. Though I got quite a few items from her kitchen, her recipe box was not one of them, I was bummed, but when we moved two weeks ago I saw this recipe sitting on my moms desk, that told me it was the dish to be for this event!!  I also found a way to cut down on the fat as well 🙂

Join the #SundaySupper group as we cook up some great Retro Recipes. Isabel, from Family Foodie, founder of #SundaySupper is our gracious host this week. Let’s take a walk down memory lane and recall some of our favorite dishes growing up! Join us Around the Family Table tonight at 7pm Eastern Time and share your favorite Retro Food Memory with us!

Mem’s Broccoli Casserole

2 10 oz. Pkgs. of Broccoli
1 Can of Cream of Broccoli Soup
1/2 Cup of shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs, scrambled (I used one egg and one egg white)
1 Cup of Sour Cream (you can use mayo, it’s actually what my grandmother used)
4 tbsp. of butter (I used margarine)
1 Sleeve of Ritz Crackers

What to do:

Chop up the broccoli into small pieces, removing the stems off of the large pieces. Place in a bowl with water and microwave for 5 minutes. Drain.

In a casserole dish (1-1 1/2 quart dish) mix the cream of broccoli, cheddar cheese and sour cream together. Add the steamed broccoli and mix well to combine. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and pour it into the mixture as evenly as possible.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Crush the crackers in a sealed zip-lock bag. Use a rolling pin or soup can crushing them up as much as possible. Pour them on top of the broccoli mixture and place the 4 tbsp of butter  on top scattering pieces throughout the top.

Cook covered for 40 min. Uncover and cook let cook for 5-10 more to brown the top.

I served mine with Kielbasa the night I made this because it’s one of my daughters favorites, I even got her to eat some of this casserole, my grandmother would be so proud!!! I used sour cream to make it a little more healthier and I have to say, I didn’t even notice the difference!!!! 🙂 I wish my grandmother could have had some! Now onto what the rest of the group has made this week, lets go back in time and share everyone’s Retro Recipes!

Sunday Supper Retro Appetizers:

• Irish Cheddar-Whiskey Fondue by girlichef
• She Devils: Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs by Ruffles & Truffles

 Sunday Supper Retro Salads:

• Coca-Cola Salad by Magnolia Days
• Salmon Salad | Retro Tuna Salad by Family Foodie
• Ambrosia Salad by Simply Gourmet
• Romaine “Wedge” Salad with Hot Maple Bacon Dressing by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Carrot & Raisin Salad by The Roxx Box
• Sweet & Smoky Broccoli Salad by In The Kitchen with KP

 Sunday Supper Retro Breads and Sandwiches:

• Italian Style Bread by The Meltaways
• Creamed Chipped Salmon Jerky on Toast by Pescetarian Journal
• Grown-Up Tuna Melts by Home Cooking Memories
• English Muffin Pizzas by Comfy Cuisine
• Patty Melt, Hand Cut Fries, & a Shake by Mooshu Jenne
• Grown-Up Grilled Cheese With Tomato Soup by Catholic Foodie
• Toast Topper #16: Grandma’s Mock Apricot Jam by What Smells So Good?

SundaySupper Main Dishes:

• Chicken Pot Pie Topped With Bacon Cheddar Biscuits by Chocolate Moosey
• Tuna Noodle Casserole by Country Girl in the Village
• Nana’s Marinated Beef Roast by Supper for a Steal
• Chorizo Scotch Eggs by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• Chicken Maryland by Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Mushroom Stroganoff by Small Wallet Big Appetite
• Dairyfree Toast Hawaii by Galactosemia in PDX
• Porcupine Meatballs by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Chicken Kiev by The Urban Mrs.
• Salmon Quiche with Preserved Lemon by Shockingly Delicious
• Steak Diane by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
• Fried Chicken only in the Oven by In the Kitchen with Audrey
• Hambak Steak a.k.a. Salisbury Steak by Kimchi Mom
• Retro-Redo: Homemade TV Dinner by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
• Kicked Up Meatloaf by Curious Cuisiniere
• Shrimp Scampi (a lighter version) by Kudos Kitchen
• Old-Fashioned Pork Chops by My Trials in the Kitchen
• Jägerschnitzel by Sustainable Dad
• Healthier Hamburger-Corn Noodle Casserole by The Weekend Gourmet
• Inspired by Tuna Noodle Casserole by Cookistry
• Chicken-N-Biscuits Pot Pie Casserole by The Messy Baker Blog
• Souper Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes by Mama.Mommy.Mom
• Meatloaf that will make you swoon and Datz the truth by Midlife Roadtrip
• Spaghetti with Currywurst Sauce by Masala Herb
• Tator Tot Casserole by NeighborFood

Sunday Supper Retro Sides and Veggies:

• Smokey Braised Red Cabbage by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Classic Corn Casserole by The Foodie Army Wife
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
• Classic Green Bean Casserole Redux by The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Mem’s Broccoli Casserole by Momma’s Meals

 Sunday Supper Retro Desserts and Cocktails:

• Peachy Keen Tutti-Frutti Jello by La Cocina de Leslie
• Old School Boozy Rum Cake by Webicurean
• Individual Baked Alaskas by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Rainbow Jello by Cravings of a Lunatic
• Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Noshing with the Nolands
• Pineapple Bars by Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Creamy Dairy Free Fresh Orange Julius With Coconut Milk  by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Refrigerator Strawberry Cheesecake by There and Back Again
• Frozen Pineapple Upside-Down Cake by Juanita’s Cocina
• Boston Cream Pie by Gotta Get Baked
• Coca-Cola Cupcakes by Daily Dish Recipes
• Jello Poke Cake by Flour On My Face
• Devil’s Food Cake by Maroc Mama
• Bread Pudding with Pecans by Basic and Delicious
• Victoria Sponge Cake by The Lovely Pantry
• A Chocolate Twist on the Classic Japanese Strawberry Shortcake by Ninja Baking
• Post War Apple Pudding by My Cute Bride
• Layered Mini Chocolate Banana Cakes by Big  Bears Wife
• Raspberry Jam Cakes by Pippis in the Kitchen Again
• Cocktail: Moscow Mule by Crazy by Crazy Foodie Stunts

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