This casserole features tender broccoli florets in a creamy, cheesy filling, topped with crumbled crackers. It’s so simple to make that you can prepare it any time of the day, even for breakfast. In my everyday life, I prefer quick and easy meals with ingredients I always have at home. This broccoli casserole with cheddar cheese and crackers is one such dish, perfect as a main course or served alongside fresh salad, baked potatoes, or leftover roasted turkey or chicken.
Paula Deen’s broccoli casserole combines broccoli, mayonnaise or sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, sharp cheddar cheese, and crushed crackers for a delicious and comforting dish.
How to Make Broccoli Casserole with Cream of Mushroom Soup:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Combine 2 (10 oz) packages of cooked and drained frozen chopped broccoli, ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, 1 can (10 ¾ oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, 2 beaten eggs, ¼ tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
3. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese on top.
4. Add 1 cup of crushed crackers as the final layer. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the topping is golden brown. Serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions:
This Paula Deen broccoli casserole is versatile. Enjoy it as a main dish or pair it with rice, baked chicken, roasted turkey, baked potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Can you freeze Broccoli Casserole?
To freeze the casserole, mix all ingredients except the ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese and 1 cup crushed crackers. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish, cover with freezer-safe plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw before baking, then top with the reserved cheese and crackers. Bake and enjoy!
Reheating Instructions:
To reheat, preheat the oven to 350°F. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and reheat until fully warmed through. Alternatively, you can reheat in the microwave, but without the foil.
Tips for Broccoli Casserole Recipe:
- You can use sharp white cheddar cheese or regular orange cheddar.
- For a different topping, mix together ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup crackers, and 2 tbsp melted butter. Panko breadcrumbs can be substituted for crackers if needed.
- Fresh broccoli can replace frozen broccoli.
- Feel free to customize the creamy mixture with 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 cup of sour cream, or 1 cup of cream cheese, or combine them to your liking. Cream cheese and broccoli make a particularly delicious combination.
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Broccoli Casserole by Paula Deen
This casserole features tender broccoli florets in a creamy, cheesy filling, topped with crumbled crackers. It's so simple to make that you can prepare it any time of the day, even for breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 (10 oz) packages frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1-½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 can (10 ¾ oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix the broccoli, mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, condensed cream of mushroom soup, beaten eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese and crushed crackers. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Notes
•You can use sharp white cheddar cheese or regular orange cheddar.
•For a different topping, mix together ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup crackers, and 2 tbsp melted butter. Panko breadcrumbs can be substituted for crackers if needed.
•Fresh broccoli can replace frozen broccoli.
•Feel free to customize the creamy mixture with 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 cup of sour cream, or 1 cup of cream cheese, or combine them to your liking. Cream cheese and broccoli make a particularly delicious combination.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 302Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 104mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 10g
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