The Best Broccoli Cheese Casserole
This Broccoli Cheese Casserole is everything a comfort dish should be — creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly rich with tender broccoli baked into a golden, bubbling topping. It’s the ultimate side for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any meal where you want to impress with something cozy and classic.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
6 cups fresh broccoli florets (or 2 bags frozen, thawed & drained)
2 tbsp butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers or panko (for topping)
2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook broccoli: Steam or microwave broccoli until just tender. Drain well.
Make the sauce: In a skillet, sauté onion in 2 tbsp butter until soft. Add garlic, cook 1 minute more. Stir in soup, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, and 1½ cups cheese. Mix until smooth.
Combine: Add broccoli to the cheese mixture and stir to coat. Pour into baking dish.
Top and bake: Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top. Mix cracker crumbs with melted butter and scatter evenly. Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Calories: 260
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
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