This delicious and easy Broccoli Casserole recipe uses fresh broccoli florets (or frozen) tossed in a creamy sauce, with cheese crackers baked on top. It's warm and comforting and an easy side dish that pairs well with anything!
I have soo many Thanksgiving recipes, but this Broccoli Casserole was one I always looked forward to my Aunt bringing. The cheese crackers on top are the perfect flavor to pair with the creamy sauce and fresh broccoli. It's a crowd pleaser, and I love that you can prepare it in advance, to free up cooking time on Thanksgiving morning.
Forget the green bean casserole–this cheesy Broccoli Casserole gets my vote every year!
Ingredients Needed:
- Broccoli: I prefer fresh, but frozen will also work.
- Shredded Cheese: cheddar, or your favorite kind. Freshly grate the cheese yourself rather than buying pre-grated cheese, as it will melt and taste better.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup: from the can, or my homemade recipe is delicious and easy!
- Dried Minced Onion: or ¼ cup diced onion.
- Eggs.
- Cheese Crackers: crushed into crumbs. You could also use ritz or club crackers, or breadcrumbs.
How to Make Broccoli Casserole:
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Bring a large pot of water to boil. Boil broccoli for 2 minutes. Drain well. In a large mixing bowl combine mushroom soup, mayonnaise, eggs, onions and shredded cheese and mix well.
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Pour over broccoli and toss to combine. Pour into greased casserole dish.
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Sprinkle crushed cheese crackers on top. Bake at 400 degrees F for 40-45 minutes.
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Recipe Variations:
- Healthy Broccoli Casserole: Some options for making the recipe even healthier include making the cream of mushroom soup from scratch, using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, omitting the cheese and using low-fat cheese crackers, or omitting the crackers.
- More Veggies: I like to add a cup or two of frozen mixed veggies: corn, peas, green beans and carrots.
Storing Instructions: Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Make Ahead Instructions: Prepare the entire dish, but store the cheese crackers separately in a ziplock bag. Refrigerate casserole 1-2 days in advance. Allow to come to room temperature for 20 minutes before adding cheese crackers and baking.
More Warm Side Dish Ideas:
Funeral Potatoes (Cheesy Potatoes)
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Recipe
Broccoli Casserole
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets about 2 bunches
- 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup (or homemade)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onion
- 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cheese crackers , crushed
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Boil broccoli for 2 minutes. Drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl combine mushroom soup, mayonnaise, eggs, onions and shredded cheese and mix well.
- Pour over broccoli and toss to combine. Pour into greased casserole dish (about 2 qt size, or 8'').
- Sprinkle crushed cheese crackers on top. Bake at 400 degrees F for 40-45 minutes.
Notes
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I originally shared this recipe November 2015. Updated November 2020.
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This was the best broccoli casserole I have made in past 10 years
I made the taste better broccoli casserole for my family reunion and everyone loved it thank you very much.
Do I add the broccoli when the water comes to a boil or bring it to a boil with the broccoli already in it? Looks great!
Either would work fine–I usually wait til the water boils.
Do you have this hot or cold?
We serve it warm.
Can I freeze part of the casserole?
Our family is making this for at least 40+ years. I believe my mom found the original recipe on a Campbell Soup can. Ours includes a squeeze of fresh lemon no onion and it’s topped with bacon crumbles instead of the crackers either way delicious and a must have for every Thanksgiving,
can I use frozen broccoli florets?
Sure! I would thaw the bag in the fridge overnight, drain any liquid and start with step 2 of there recipe.
Quick question! If I bake this at 350 degrees how much longer so I bake for? Trying to line up all of my recipe temps! Thanks!! 🙂
Id add an additional 15 minutes or so. Enjoy!
What brand of cheese crackers do you recommend? Thanks!
Cheez-its
Yum! Thanks for a great recipe!
I have made this recipe for 23 years. It’s requested at every holiday dinner. Even the uncle that never liked broccoli became a convert. It’s really amazing.
Thanks Jennifer! It’s a winner!
I was looking for black bean soup, I think cuban style. Did not find it, BUT, I did find several others recipes that stopped me in my track. So…no comment about the recipes yet. But I will get back to you!!! So excited .