Description
This Cheesy Broccoli Casserole turns everyday vegetables into a golden, bubbling masterpiece ready in just 30 minutes. With creamy cheese sauce, tender broccoli, and a crispy breadcrumb topping, it’s the perfect comfort food for weeknights, potlucks, or holiday sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken/celery)
- 1 cup whole milk (2% or heavy cream for richer texture)
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or crushed Ritz crackers)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Smart Substitutions: Use Gruyère instead of cheddar, almond milk for dairy-free, or Greek yogurt with broth instead of canned soup for a lighter version.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Bring salted water to a boil and blanch broccoli for 3 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath, drain, and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, whisk soup and milk until smooth. Stir in half of the shredded cheddar until slightly melted.
- Fold broccoli into the creamy mixture, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread evenly in prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This Cheesy Broccoli Casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight or frozen unbaked for up to 3 months. Thaw before baking and add 10–15 minutes to cook time. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or quick family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cheesy broccoli casserole, easy side dish, 30-minute recipe, comfort food, vegetable bake