Broccoli Casserole is a terrific one-pot meal that satisfies. There is something about the combination of cheese with broccoli that is both comforting and nourishing – not to mention absolutely delicious!
This no-fuss broccoli cheese casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or to bring to a potluck. Serve as a side with spinach stuffed chicken, a helping of smothered pork chops or dinner rolls to soak up the leftover cheesy sauce!
Broccoli Casserole
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What is a Casserole?
Casserole refers to the cookware used in making one. A casserole dish is made for the oven. It is a thick glass, Pyrex, ceramic or enamel dish, usually oblong, that often comes with a cover. It should be at least a couple of inches in depth. No kitchen would be complete without at least one casserole dish!
One reason casseroles have developed the reputation as the family-friendly fare is that they are a great way to stretch ingredients into a filling meal. You can adapt this broccoli casserole recipe to suit what you have in your cupboard.
You can easily turn any leftover meats into a casserole by cutting them into chunks. Leftover chicken breasts are perfect for making chicken broccoli rice casserole. Everything tastes great in a cheese sauce!
How to Make Broccoli Casserole
Broccoli and cheese casserole is a quick and easy dish, using only 5 ingredients to create this creamy cheesy base. It is perfect to make ahead and takes only 30 mins to bake to golden brown perfection!
- Separate the broccoli crowns into bite-sized florets and combine with remaining ingredients and place in a casserole dish.
- Mix topping ingredients spread over casserole.
- Bake until toasted golden brown.
Be sure to watch your topping carefully – it can burn quite easily. To buffer against burning, replace half the butter with olive oil!
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Broccoli Casserole
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz can Cream of Mushroom Soup
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅓ cup milk
- 16 oz frozen broccoli cuts defrosted and drained
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Topping
- ½ cup cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine all ingredients except topping in a 1.5qt casserole dish.
- Combine topping mixture in a small bowl and sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
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Jeanne M Furlani says
You said this can be made ahead. Which is great because I am making it & bringing it to someone else’s. I am making it in a glass casserole dish. How long should I reheat it in the oven for?
The Shortcut Kitchen EW says
I would reheat it at 375°F for 15-20 minutes or until it is warm in the middle!
Cole says
Might sound like a stupid question but if you double the the ingredients to make a large dish would that change the cook time?
CentsLess Meals C says
That’s a great question Cole! We haven’t tried doubling the ingredients, but I’d suggest putting in a 9×13 dish. Check at the timing notied in the recipe, but it may require a few extra minutes to be done to your liking. Let us know how it goes!