La Boucherie 2 lb Broccoli and Rice Side Dish

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Simplify dinner with La Boucherie’s Broccoli and Rice Side Dish. This 2 lb package is a comforting, ready-to-bake classic, taking the hassle out of preparing homemade side dishes. It’s the perfect, flavorful accompaniment to any Cajun entrée, chicken, or steak.

We blend fluffy rice with tender broccoli florets and a rich, creamy cheese sauce, seasoned with just a touch of our signature Louisiana spices.

2 lbs serves 4 as a side dish.

Ingredients: broccoli (fresh), water, cream of chicken soup, (chicken stock, water, vegetable oil, modified food starch, wheat flour, cream (milk), contains less than 2% of salt, dehydrated mechanically separated chicken, soy protein concentrate, monosodium glutamate, chicken fat, yeast extract, flavoring, beta carotene for color, chicken flavor, butter [cream (milk)], rice (thiamine, niacin, iron, and folate), onions, celery, milk, half n half, butter blend (vegetable oil blend, skim milk, butter, contains less than 2% of natural flavor, vitamin A palmitate added, carotene, salt, golden velvet cheese, buttermilk, whey, cream, salt, sodium phosphate, contains less than 2% of guargum, lactic acid, artificial color, enzymes), American cheese, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, red pepper, paprika.

ALLERGENS: Wheat, Milk, Soy

  • What is the difference between a Turducken and a Turducken Roll?

    The difference between a Turducken and a Turducken Roll comes down to size, presentation, and boning.

    A traditional, large Turducken is the ultimate engastration, consisting of a partially deboned turkey that is stuffed with deboned duck and deboned chicken. This preparation creates a massive, layered roast that resembles a whole turkey, often retaining the turkey’s leg and wing bones to maintain its shape, and serves as a dramatic centerpiece for large gatherings.

    The Turducken Roll, conversely, is a much smaller, completely boneless preparation. It is created by layering the boneless turkey, duck, and chicken breasts with stuffing in between, then rolling the entire assembly into a compact, cylindrical log. This format is ideal for smaller gatherings as it is easier to cook, carve into clean medallions, and generally yields a more consistently moist result than its larger, three-bird counterpart.

    ProductWeightEstimated Servings
    Turducken Roll5 lbs6–8 people
    Full Turducken15 lbs15–20 people
  • How long does it take to thaw a Turducken?

    The thawing time depends heavily on the weight and the thawing method you choose.

    1. Refrigerator Thawing (Safest Method)

    This method is recommended by food safety experts (like the USDA) and requires the most lead time.

    • Whole Turducken (10–16 lbs): Allow 4 to 5 days (96 to 120 hours).
    • Turducken Roll (5–6 lbs): Allow 2 to 3 days (48 to 72 hours).

    Rule of Thumb: Plan for about 24 hours for every 4-5 pounds of product. Always thaw it in its original packaging on a tray or in a pan to catch any potential drips.

    2. Cold Water Thawing (Faster Method)

    This method is much faster but requires constant attention to ensure food safety.

    • Whole Turducken (10–16 lbs): Approximately 6 to 8 hours.
    • Turducken Roll (5–6 lbs): Approximately 3 to 4 hours.

    Instructions:

    1. Ensure the Turducken is in a leak-proof plastic bag.
    2. Submerge the product completely in cold tap water.
    3. Change the water every 30 minutes to keep the temperature consistently cold.
    4. Important: A Turducken thawed using this method must be cooked immediately once thawed.

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