Description
Broccoli-Cheese Casserole is a comforting and creamy side dish featuring tender broccoli mixed with a rich cheese sauce, topped with a crispy, buttery crumb crust. It’s perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (or 2 10-oz packages frozen broccoli, thawed and drained)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Broccoli: Blanch fresh broccoli in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain. If using frozen broccoli, ensure it’s thawed and well-drained.
- Make the Casserole Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the condensed soup, mayonnaise or sour cream, beaten egg, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the broccoli until well combined.
- Assemble the Casserole: Pour the broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Add the Topping: Mix crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Substitutes: You can use cream of chicken soup or a homemade cream sauce in place of cream of mushroom soup.
- Cheese Variations: Substitute cheddar with Monterey Jack or mozzarella if preferred.
- Make-Ahead: The casserole can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg