Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

close up of a serving of cheesy broccoli casserole on a plate

This Broccoli and Cheese Casserole is the ultimate comfort food and perfect side dish. Broccoli florets are baked with a creamy, cheesy sauce and topped with a crunchy, herb stuffing. It's great for a holiday meal or get-together.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 238kcal

Author Teri

Cost $12

Equipment

Ingredients

24 ounces broccoli frozen or fresh
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 large eggs
½ cup sour cream
½ cup yellow onion finely minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter melted
1 cup dry stuffing mix

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cook frozen broccoli according to package instructions. If florets are large, cut into smaller bite-sized pieces. Cook slightly less than the recommended time so broccoli does not come out mushy.
If using fresh broccoli, chop florets into bite-sized pieces. Steam in the microwave or on the stovetop until tender, but not mushy.
Drain broccoli VERY thoroughly. Press into colander to get out as much water as possible. Any extra water can make the casserole watery in the end.
Place cooked broccoli in a 9" by 13" baking dish or casserole pan. Top broccoli with shredded cheddar cheese.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add cream of mushroom soup, eggs, sour cream, onion and salt and pepper. Mix or whisk thoroughly until all is combined.
Top the broccoli cheese mixture with the cream sauce and spread out evenly.
Melt butter and mix in a small bowl with the dry stuffing mix. Top the broccoli mixture with the stuffing topping.
Place prepared baking dish into oven and cook for 30 minutes, or until heated thoroughly.

Notes

- If you don't like cream of mushroom soup, you can substitute cream of chicken soup or cream of celery soup.

- Additional flavorings you can add to the creamy sauce mixture: garlic powder, dijon mustard (my fave!) or red pepper flakes if you like things a little spicy.

- Other topping ideas: any crunchy crackers or buttery crackers like Ritz, Townhouse or Club crackers. Bread crumbs can be used, but you won't really get the same crunchy texture as you do with stuffing mix or crackers. Crunchy cheese crackers like Goldfish or Cheez-Its would be another great option. You can sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top of the crunchy topping too.

- Try cauliflower instead of the broccoli for a cheesy cauliflower casserole!
- Do you have to cook broccoli before putting it in a casserole? Yes. If the broccoli is fresh, it will take a really long time to become tender in the oven. If the broccoli is frozen, that too will take too long to cook, and you won't get a chance to drain the excess water that's inside the frozen broccoli. Although it's an extra step, it saves time in the long run.
- Can I make this broccoli and cheese casserole ahead of time? Yes! You can make this up to two days in advance, and store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. For best results, do not include the stuffing topping mixture until right before baking. It will become too soggy if put on ahead of time.

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