There are only a few simple ingredients to this delicious broccoli cheddar casserole side dish recipe.
Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
This broccoli cheddar casserole is the recipe that you’re guaranteed to make again and again.
It is the ultimate comfort food side dish. My family absolutely devoured this one.
It can be paired with just about anything, too!
Whether it’s a casual busy weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal.
I’m even going to go as far as to say that many of you will be making this for your Thanksgiving and Christmas side dishes.
I know I will be for sure!
This broccoli cheddar casserole is so easy to make and so delicious. It’s a no brainer!
I know if you try this recipe you’re going to absolutely love it just like my family did.
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What can I serve this with?
What to serve this broccoli and cheddar casserole with is totally up to you.
It can go with pretty much anything and pe perfect.
If you need some ideas, here are a few recipes that you’d love.
- BBQ chicken legs
- Stovetop stuffing meatloaf
- Sausage and peppers patty melt
- Ranch Ritz cracker chicken
- The best chicken marinade
- Hawaiian roll cheeseburger sliders
Can I use fresh broccoli?
Yes you absolutely can use fresh broccoli.
I love the convenience of the frozen and thawed broccoli but fresh works very well here, too.
Just be sure to boil the broccoli in water for a few minutes (and drain it) before using it in the recipe.
You can steam it, also.
Can I use a different soup?
Sure, you can use a different soup besides cream of chicken if you’d like.
Pretty much cream of anything would work. Just use your best judgment.
Cream of cheddar or mushroom would both be great choices.
Other topping suggestions
I personally love the texture and taste of the crushed Ritz cracker topping.
That doesn’t mean you need to use that though.
You can stop at the cheddar cheese topping if you’d like. That would be perfectly fine!
Breadcrumbs would be a great swap out for the crackers, too.
Other side dishes
If you’re looking for some more super easy to make side dish recipes like this one, here are some others you’ll l love, too.
- Mexican street corn casserole
- Frozen roasted green beans
- Lipton onion roasted potatoes
- Roasted garlic Parmesan broccoli
Broccoli Cheddar Casserole Ingredients
- Frozen broccoli, thawed
- Chopped onions
- Cream of chicken soup
- Cheddar cheese
- Eggs
- Melted butter
- Salt & pepper
- Garlic powder
- Mayonnaise
- Crushed Ritz crackers
Instructions
First, chop the broccoli up a little bit if you want (you can leave them larger if you’d like, too) and add them to a medium-sized bowl.
Then add the chopped onion and can of soup.
Next, add the egg and season it with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Now add the mayonnaise and cheddar cheese.
After that, add the melted butter and mix everything together.
Add it to a baking dish and top with more cheddar cheese.
Next, add the crushed Ritz crackers and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
Serve warm and enjoy.
Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen broccoli, thawed and rough chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 10.5oz can Cream of Chicken Soup
- 2 tbs Mayonaise
- 1 1/4 cup Cheddar Cheese (save 1/4 cup for the topping)
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 sleeve Ritz Crackers, crumbled
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbs garlic powder
- 1/2 stick melted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients except for the 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese and crackers.
- Stir everything together and add it to a baking dish.
- top with the remaining cheese and crackers. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Comments (6)
Anonymous
August 30, 2023 at 12:48 am
I made this tonight, it was very good and super easy. I may end up making this for Thanksgiving this year instead of Broc w/cheese sauce.
Al Dente Diva
August 30, 2023 at 3:09 am
Thanks for giving it a try! I’m so glad you liked it 💕
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Pricilla
March 17, 2024 at 8:44 am
Thank you it was so delicious I love your recipe !!!
Anonymous
March 31, 2024 at 10:04 pm
I’m sure this is good but it has the wrong measurement for the garlic powder (typo)l made it for Easter using the 2 tbs of garlic powder that it called for. Knowing that that was too much but did it anyways because I thought surely someone knew what they were talking about. But, 2 tbs of garlic powder is just too much! lol!
Couldn’t eat it and threw it all away.
I will make it again and assume that it was supposed to be 2 tsp instead of tbs.
Al Dente Diva
March 31, 2024 at 10:09 pm
It’s supposed to be two tbs of garlic powder. Not heaping just exactly that. It’s just right for me and I’ve never gotten this feedback from those who have made it but I will say this- many people are sensitive to spices that’s why I don’t give measurements for salt and pepper. If you think something is not going to agree with your taste- pull back. Adjust it to your personal preference. I can’t image you’d have to throw the entire dish out over too much garlic powder but if you felt it was overwhelming to the point of being inedible I’d advise you use seasoning measurements as a guide. I’m sorry you felt it was too much.