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0 shares Jump to Recipe Pin Recipe Print Recipe Tender and delicious, creamy broccoli recipe makes this Broccoli Casserole the BEST EVER! This side dish always a hit at dinners or holiday gatherings. The best part is the buttery cracker topping. Creamy, rich Broccoli Casserole comin’ atcha today! It’s always the star of the side dishes at our family holidays, but it’s so easy to make you can make it for a random Sunday night dinner, too! I’ve made it for Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving – pretty much any holiday that needs a delicious casserole – but my family loves it so much I get requests for it all year. I’m always happy to oblige because it’s a delicious stir and bake side dish that I can make with my eyes closed. And the topping! The cracker topping is what makes it. People can’t get enough of it! It’s so good even the kids aren’t fussy about the broccoli. Some cheese and a crunchy topping is an easy way to get them to eat their greens, for sure! This is everything you want in a side dish – a creamy sauce, all the pretty green from the broccoli, and a buttery, crunchy topping. It goes with everything – baked ham, turkey, meatloaf, chicken… I could go on and on, but I want to tell you how to make it! Put this one on your next holiday menu and, I promise you, everyone will be begging you for the recipe. You Only Need 7 Ingredients! I hate complicated side dishes and this Broccoli Casserole is anything but! You only need seven simple ingredients and, if you’re like me, you might already have them on hand. Combined together they create the most amazing broccoli side dish – here’s what you’ll need: Thawed frozen broccoli Mayonnaise Shredded sharp cheddar cheese Condensed cream of mushroom soup Eggs Crushed Ritz crackers Melted butter How to Thaw Frozen Broccoli I love to use frozen broccoli for this casserole, but you do have to thaw it first so your casserole is really nice and creamy. Maybe it’s obvious, but I thought I’d share a couple of easy ways to do this: The easiest way to thaw it is in the refrigerator overnight. As it thaws, the liquid will collect in the bottom of the bowl (or in the bag) and you’ll want to drain that off before you add it to your casserole. If you’re like me and forget to toss it in the fridge, you can thaw it in a bowl of water on the counter but it will need a little time to completely thaw out. Then just drain it and you can make the recipe. Mix It, Top It and Bake It! Only three steps in making Broccoli Casserole! You have to love that and it doesn’t get any easier than this: Combine the broccoli, mayonnaise, cheese, soup, and eggs together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the crushed crackers with the melted butter. Spread the broccoli mixture in a baking dish coated with cooking spray, sprinkle the cracker topping over the top and it’s ready to go in the oven! Bake the Broccoli Casserole for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F. or until it’s fully set and cooked through. As it bakes that buttery topping will brown and get all crispy and crunchy. Inside the casserole will bake into creamy, cheesy, goodness. I like to let the casserole stand for a few minutes before I serve it so it’s not molten hot. This is such an easy side dish – simple ingredients, three steps and you’re set. Don’t you just love that? I know I do and it’s why I’ve been making it for so long! Well, that and the fact that everyone goes nuts for it. It’s always the first side to disappear. I hope your family loves it as much as mine does! I’m so happy to have finally shared it with you. More Side Dish Casseroles to Try Of course, this isn’t the only amazing casserole I have to share – you know I am all about them! If you’re looking for some ideas for holidays or your Sunday family dinner, here are some more you might want to try: My vegetable casserole is loaded with veggies and topped with ooey-gooey melted cheese. Plus, you can make it ahead! No holiday is complete without green bean casserole and my version always gets rave reviews! Another great make-ahead casserole side dish is my baked garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes – you have to try it! We love a classic sweet potato casserole, too! WATCH THE STEP BY STEP VIDEO FOR THIS BROCCOLI CASSEROLE RECIPE BELOW: If you enjoy watching these videos make sure you subscribe to my YouTube Channel and click the BELL icon to be notified each time a post a new video! Try it and love it? Rate it, please!!!? Seriously though a five-star rating below will make my day! If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!! Broccoli CasseroleCreamy and easy casserole with broccoli and a buttery cracker topping!0 from 0 votes Print Pin RateCourse: Side DishCuisine: AmericanPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutesServings: 8Calories: 677kcalAuthor: Julie EvinkIngredients2 packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed 16 oz each¾ c. mayonnaise1 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese10.75 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup2 eggs beaten2 c. crushed Ritz crackers2 Tbs butter meltedInstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.In a large mixing bowl combine broccoli, mayonnaise, cheese, soup and eggs. Stir until combined. Place the mixture in prepared baking dish.In a small bowl combine the crackers and butter. Spread evenly over the broccoli mixture.Place casserole dish in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until set and top is golden brown.NotesHOW TO THAW FROZEN BROCCOLIThe easiest way to thaw it is in the refrigerator overnight. As it thaws, the liquid will collect in the bottom of the bowl (or in the bag) and you’ll want to drain that off before you add it to your casserole.If you’re like me and forget to toss it in the fridge, you can thaw it in a bowl of water on the counter but it will need a little time to completely thaw out. Then just drain it and you can make the recipe.NutritionCalories: 677kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1207mg | Potassium: 647mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1405IU | Vitamin C: 136mg | Calcium: 385mg | Iron: 4mg Tried this recipe?Follow me @julieseatsandtreats and mention #julieseatsandtreats! LEAVE A COMMENT 0 shares
