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Description
A comforting and cheesy broccoli casserole, perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings. This easy recipe features tender broccoli florets baked in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with a crunchy breadcrumb or cracker topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- If using fresh broccoli, blanch it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain. If using frozen, thaw it.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion (if using), and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Add the broccoli florets to the soup mixture and stir gently to coat.
- Pour the broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with the melted butter.
- Sprinkle the buttered cracker or breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let it stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the soup mixture.
- Feel free to substitute cream of chicken or cream of celery soup for cream of mushroom.
- Other cheese options include Gruyere, Monterey Jack, or a blend of cheeses.
- For a healthier version, use low-fat soup, sour cream, and cheese. You can also omit the cracker topping or use whole wheat breadcrumbs.
- Add cooked chicken or ham for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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