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.
I made this casserole today and I’m so glad I made extra! Delicious! This will be a repeat dish on my holiday menu!
This recipe is the closest to one I had from my cousin. I had been looking for one that used mushroom soup, mayo,
eggs, and toasted Ritz crackers and by far this is the best!
Making it now for Christmas dinner! Thank you!
Awesome taste, but wasn’t sure if by doubling proportion of you have to double cook time also. Added my own twist and added white rice and chicken in with it, making it the ultimate dinner casserole!
I make this dish all the time. My family loves it, and never leave any for the next day.
This was absolutely delicious. I added mixed vegetables and made it even better.
Amazing! Big hit with my family!
Made this recipe as one of the sides for Thanksgiving to accompany our non traditional Osso buco. There was nothing left. It was a great hit. Very tasty (I made a smaller vegan version for me). Will definitely make this recipe again!
As far as the prep time goes I never look at that. I move slow when cooking so a 5 minute prep time for me will probably be an hour lol. I added in a can of cheddar cheese soup and a little heavy whipping cream. Cheesy, creamy and delicious!!
An absolutely delicious dish.
Love ❤️ it!!!!!!
I made this for my daughter’s Thanksgiving meal at school. Her friends loved it. I’m making it again for our family Thanksgiving meal. I used crushed up Ritz crackers.
Do you think I can top it with the fried onions instead of the crackers
Yes!