Description
A classic and comforting broccoli cheese casserole recipe, perfect as a side dish for any meal. This cheesy broccoli bake is easy to make and sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam or boil the broccoli florets until tender-crisp. Drain well.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in the condensed cheddar cheese soup, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until heated through and smooth.
- Add the cooked broccoli and shredded cheddar cheese to the soup mixture. Stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Notes
- For a healthier version, use low-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese.
- You can add cooked chicken or ham for a more substantial meal.
- If you don’t have condensed cheddar cheese soup, you can make your own cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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