Broccoli Casserole Recipe
A creamy and cheesy broccoli casserole combining fresh broccoli florets, a rich mushroom soup and mayonnaise mixture, topped with crunchy cheese crackers, baked to golden perfection. This comforting side dish is easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Broccoli
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2 bunches)
Casserole Mixture
- 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup (or homemade)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onion
- 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
Topping
- 1 cup cheese crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Blanch the Broccoli: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the fresh broccoli florets and boil for 2 minutes to slightly soften them. Drain the broccoli well to remove excess water.
- Prepare the Casserole Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, beaten eggs, dried minced onion, and freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Combine Broccoli and Mixture: Pour the soup and cheese mixture over the drained broccoli florets. Toss gently to ensure the broccoli is evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Assemble the Casserole: Grease a casserole dish of approximately 2 quarts or 8 inches in size. Transfer the broccoli mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly. Then, sprinkle the crushed cheese crackers evenly over the top as a crunchy topping.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole dish in a preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Bake until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly and heated through.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- You can make your own cream of mushroom soup to reduce sodium and additives.
- Cheese crackers can be substituted with crushed breadcrumbs or seasoned crackers.
- Ensure broccoli is well drained after boiling to prevent a watery casserole.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; add extra baking time if baking from cold.
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