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Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Published September 23, 2022 | Updated March 7, 2023 | By Mandy & Jane

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This cheesy broccoli casserole is a great recipe and SO good; it has the most mouthwatering creamy sauce and is full of delicious fresh broccoli flavor. It is the perfect side for any holiday table and a real crowd-pleaser. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!

Someone dishing up a serving of broccoli casserole.

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We love making this broccoli cheese casserole, it’s so simple and easy and it makes a great change from green bean casserole.

When friends came to visit with their incredibly picky eater daughter, we were determined to get her to eat vegetables.

It was a huge success, the cheesy creamy sauce and the crunchy texture of the Ritz crackers meant she didn’t pay any attention to the broccoli – job done!

Why you’ll love this easy casserole recipe

  • The perfect Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Sunday dinner side dish, it can be made up to 2 days in advance
  • The buttery cracker crumb topping is SO good!
  • Adding a cheesy, creamy sauce is perfect for disguising the broccoli if you have picky eaters!
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.

Ingredients you’ll need

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.

Ingredients needed, broccoli florets, onion, eggs, mayonnaise, paprika, salt, pepper, cheese crackers, butter, mushroom soup, and cheese.

How to make broccoli casserole recipe with step-by-step instructions

Making our simple broccoli casserole is easy if you follow our simple instructions.

A full printable recipe, along with the measurements in both US customary and metric is available in the recipe card below.

Bring a large pan of water to a boil and reduce to a simmer, then place a steamer basket with fresh broccoli on it, cover it with a lid, and steam for 5 minutes.

Broccoli florets steaming in a bamboo steamer.
Steam broccoli florets.
Ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Add broccoli, mayo, mushroom soup, paprika, eggs, butter, onion, kosher salt, and pepper to a bowl and stir to combine.
Ingredients mixed together with cheese on top.
Add cheese and stir to combine.

Remove from the heat and chop into bite-sized pieces.

Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°.

Place the broccoli, mayonnaise, mushroom soup, paprika, eggs, melted butter, onion, salt, and pepper into a large mixing bowl and mix well to combine.

Then, add 1 cup of extra sharp cheddar cheese and mix well to combine.

All the ingredients in an oven dish uncooked.
Transfer to a casserole dish.
Uncooked casserole with cracker topping.
Add cheese and crackers.
Homemade broccoli casserole fresh out of the oven.
Bake for 40 minutes.

Transfer into a buttered casserole dish and add the remaining cheese and the crushed Ritz crackers to the broccoli mixture.

Bake for 40 minutes, remove from the oven and serve hot.

We hope you enjoy making and eating our easy broccoli casserole recipe and would love to hear how you got on with making it.

Please feel free to leave a comment and ask any questions you may have.

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Sour cream
    If you’re out of mayonnaise, you could substitute it with sour cream; it’ll change the flavor slightly but will work.
  • Add to it
    Use vegetarian-cooked chicken and make it a meal in itself!
  • Garlic powder
    Sprinkle garlic powder over the broccoli mixture for more flavor.
  • Crackers
    We prefer to use Ritz crackers, as they have a buttery taste and they add a wonderful crunch to your casserole.
  • Frozen broccoli
    If you’re using frozen broccoli, ensure that you thaw thoroughly, it’s best to thaw overnight to avoid a soggy casserole.
  • Storage
    Cover with plastic wrap and store for up to 3 days in the fridge.

What do I serve broccoli casserole with?

We love to serve it with our delicious nut roast, honey roasted carrots, roasted potatoes, roast parsnips, and air fried green beans.

If, and it’s a big if, there are any leftovers, then we love to get a nice chunk of crusty bread or a bowl of cooked rice and eat it with our broccoli cheese casserole reheated – pure comfort food!

Double up on casseroles with this sweet potato casserole with walnuts from Lynns Way of Life!

How do I store leftover casserole?

Our broccoli and cheese casserole will keep for up to 3 days when stored in the fridge covered in plastic wrap.

Do you cook broccoli before putting it in a casserole?

Yes and no, you steam it for 5 minutes, so it takes some of the bite out of it but isn’t fully cooked.

Broccoli casserole with a couple of portions taken from it and a couple of serving spoons.

Fresh or frozen broccoli?

We always say that fresh broccoli florets are best; you get that wonderfully fresh flavor from them.

However, if you don’t have fresh broccoli, then frozen broccoli will work very well too.

The important thing to remember for a frozen broccoli casserole, you need to thoroughly defrost the broccoli before using it.

If you don’t, you risk a watery casserole and a soggy topping.

Cream of mushroom soup

If you look at different broccoli cheese casserole recipes, you’ll find that many use chicken soup; naturally, we don’t use this as we are a vegetarian website.

Our recipe calls for cream of mushroom soup but don’t worry; you can go ahead and use it out of a can; we did; we wanted this recipe to be super easy!

Cooked casserole ready to eat.

Which cheese is best?

Sharp cheddar cheese is the cheese we recommend.

For the casserole, we’ll need shredded cheese, but resist the temptation to buy store-shredded cheese, as it just doesn’t taste as good as freshly shredded.

Make it a meal

If you’re looking to eat our broccoli cheese casserole as a main meal, then throw in some extra veggies, add a bit of vegetarian bacon, cook up some rice, and you have a delicious meal!

And if you have any leftover broccoli, why not try this broccoli pasta recipe?

Can you make broccoli cheese casserole ahead of time?

Mostly, yes.

You can make it up to 2 days ahead of time.

You can assemble the healthy broccoli bake right up to the stage of adding the broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish, do NOT put the cracker topping on.

Place the cracker topping in a ziplock bag, cover the uncooked casserole with plastic wrap, and keep it in the fridge.

When you’re ready to cook your broccoli cheese casserole, remove it from the fridge, set it aside until it reaches room temperature, then add the crackers and cook as directed.

A casserole made with broccoli in an oven dish, on a wooden board.

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Broccoli Casserole Recipe

This cheesy broccoli casserole recipe is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family dinner! It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and is easy to make ahead of time. It's a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your family's diet. Plus, it's always a crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time55 mins
Servings8
Calories395
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Casserole dish

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 10¾ oz Condensed mushroom soup
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • ½ stick Butter melted
  • ½ Onion thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • 1½ cups Extra sharp Cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 cup Cheese crackers crushed
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Bring a large pan of water to a boil and reduce to a simmer, then place a steamer basket with broccoli on it, cover it with a lid, and steam for 5 minutes, remove from the heat and chop into bite sized pieces
    6 cups Fresh broccoli florets
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C
  • Place the broccoli, mayonnaise, mushroom soup, paprika, eggs, butter, onion, salt, and pepper into a large mixing bowl and mix well to combine
    1 cup Mayonnaise, 10¾ oz Condensed mushroom soup, 2 large Eggs, ½ stick Butter, ½ Onion, ½ tsp Kosher salt, ¼ tsp Black pepper, 1 tsp Paprika
  • Then add 1 cup of cheese and mix well to combine. Transfer into a buttered casserole dish and add the remaining cheese, and crackers evenly to the top of the broccoli mixture
    1½ cups Extra sharp Cheddar cheese, 1 cup Cheese crackers
  • Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, serve while hot, and enjoy!

Notes

Sour cream
 If you’re out of mayonnaise then you could substitute with sour cream, it’ll change the flavor slightly but will work
Garlic powder
 Sprinkle garlic powder over the broccoli mixture for more flavor
Crackers
 We prefer to use Ritz crackers, as they have a buttery taste and they add a wonderful crunch to your casserole
Frozen broccoli
 If you’re using frozen broccoli, then ensure that you thaw thoroughly, it’s best to thaw overnight, to avoid a soggy casserole
Storage
 Cover with plastic wrap and store for up to 3 days in the fridge

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 920IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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Comments

  1. Sachi says

    September 23, 2022 at 10:14 pm

    5 stars
    This one’s a keeper! It’s low carb enough even I can eat it with my family!

    Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    September 24, 2022 at 12:23 pm

    5 stars
    This was all kinds of good – and that cracker topping? I wanted to scrape it off and eat just it! Even the kids gobbled up this broccoli dish!

    Reply
  3. ALEX Bala says

    September 24, 2022 at 3:42 pm

    5 stars
    We eat broccoli at least three times a week! This is a great way to switch it up, cheesy, delicious and crunchy. I love it! Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Sherry says

    September 26, 2022 at 7:52 pm

    5 stars
    In less than an hour, I had a homemade meal for my family that they devoured, thanks to your amazing Cheesy Broccoli Casserole.

    Reply
  5. Kathleen says

    October 1, 2022 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    This cheesy broccoli casserole looks absolutely fantastic. It’s perfect for any meal.

    Reply
  6. Cathleen says

    October 1, 2022 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    I love a good casserole and this one is one of my favourites!! Thank you so much for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
  7. Suja md says

    October 1, 2022 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    I love how versatile this recipe is! It’s a perfect fit for my family! So delicious!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      October 3, 2022 at 5:01 pm

      That’s great to hear!

  8. Ana F. says

    October 1, 2022 at 5:06 pm

    5 stars
    Incredibly easy to make and delicious! My hubby and kiddos devoured it. Can’t wait to make it again!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      October 3, 2022 at 5:01 pm

      We tried to make it as easy as possible and so pleased that your family loved it!

  9. Colleen says

    October 1, 2022 at 5:28 pm

    5 stars
    My family loved this broccoli casserole! I’ll be making this again and again. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      October 3, 2022 at 5:00 pm

      So pleased that your family enjoyed the casserole!

  10. Kim says

    October 11, 2022 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    This is delicious and a great way to get the kids to actually ask for seconds on broccoli. The crumbs on top add such a nice finish!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      October 12, 2022 at 8:06 am

      We LOVE the fact that your kids asked for seconds!

  11. Stephanie says

    October 11, 2022 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    We are such a busy family and I am always looking for a great make ahead recipe. This one is delicious and we will be definitely making it again!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      October 12, 2022 at 8:06 am

      Really pleased you enjoyed it and that you were able to make it ahead!

  12. Rachna says

    October 11, 2022 at 11:01 am

    5 stars
    This broccoli casserole looks and sounds delicious. Great way to make broccoli.

    Reply
  13. Jovita says

    October 11, 2022 at 11:29 am

    5 stars
    This cheesy broccoli looks very appetizing and is easy to prepare. It will be a delicious side dish for crispy chicken. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  14. Amy says

    October 11, 2022 at 11:41 am

    5 stars
    So yummy! Thanks for the tip about subbing sour cream. I was running out of mayo and ended up doing half-and-half and it worked out great!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      October 11, 2022 at 12:06 pm

      We’re so pleased it worked out well for you!

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