This delicious broccoli cheddar casserole is made with broccoli, cheddar cheese and just a few other simple ingredients baked in a buttery cracker crust
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 the first time that I made it. The best thing about this casserole is that it can served with anything from a casual dinner at home to a special holiday meal.
It's made its way to many of my families Thanksgiving and Chirstmas dinners. I love to serve it because its super easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. It's hard to resist broccoli baked in a flavorful cheese sauce with that crunchy Ritz cracker topping. Its just so so good!
Ingredients
Heres everything you'll need to make this delicious casserole. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements and instructions on the recipe card below.
- Frozen Broccoli
- Onion
- Cream Of Chicken Soup
- Cheddar Cheese
- Butter
- Salt & Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Mayonnaise
- Ritz Crackers
How To Make It
Heres how to make this amazing side dish. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Add the broccoli, onion, soup, mayonnaise, egg, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder to a medium sized bowl. Mix everything together until it's evenly combined and add the mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with cheddar cheese.
PRO TIP: Be sure to shred the cheese yourself and avoid the pre shredded stuff that comes in a bag. It will melt much better that way
Stir together the crushed crackers and butter and sprinkle it evenly on top. Place it into the center rack of the oven for about 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the sides are hot and bubbly. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes, serve warm and enjoy!
PRO TIP: Let the casserole rest so the center can firm up and settle. It will make it easier to serve.
Can I Use Fresh Broccoli Instead?
Yes, fresh broccoli can be used in this recipe instead of frozen if you prefer that. Just be sure to boil the broccoli for a few minutes and drain it from the water very well. Seaming it would work here, also.
Storage
Let the casserole cool completely and place it into a food safe, air tight container. It will last in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Broccoli Cheddar Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Frozen Broccoli, thawed and rough chopped
- ¼ Cup Onion, chopped
- 10.5 O Can Cream of Chicken Soup
- 2 Tbs Mayonaise
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded
- 1 Egg
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Tbs Garlic Powder
Topping
- ½ Stick Melted Butter
- ½ Sleeve Ritz Crackers, crushed
- ¼ Cup Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Add the broccoli, onion, soup, mayonnaise, egg, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder to a medium sized bowl.
- Mix everything together until it's evenly combined and add the mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with cheddar cheese.
- Stir together the crushed crackers and butter and sprinkle it evenly on top.
- Place it into the center rack of the oven for about 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the sides are hot and bubbly. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes, serve warm and enjoy!
Other Easy Side Dishes
If you like super easy to make side dish recipes like this one, you have to try these Honey Roasted Carrots, Garlic Parmesan Corn On The Cob and Cheesy Baked Artichokes.
Anonymous says
I love this casserole! It will become one of my favorites I'll take to family dinners. Could I add rice to this? If so, please tell me how. Thank you!
Beth says
Is there a way to finish it without the crackers
Anonymous says
Fresh garlic is good too. And a bit of heavy whipping cream. Gluten free! Thanks
Al Dente Diva says
Thank you so much! Some people thought it was too much garlic. Not me lol. So glad you liked it
Anonymous says
This was great! I see you changed the garlic on the recipe to 1 tbs. I still used two tbs and my whole family loved it! Definitely putting this in the rotation! Thanks!
Al Dente Diva says
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.
Anonymous says
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.
Pricilla says
Thank you it was so delicious I love your recipe !!!
Al Dente Diva says
Thanks for giving it a try! I’m so glad you liked it ?
Anonymous says
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.