Broccoli Casserole
Broccoli Casserole is a classic side dish that is great for a weeknight meal or potluck. It features cheesy broccoli in a creamy mushroom sauce with a buttery cracker topping. I’m not sure which part I like best: the topping or the sauce.
Broccoli casserole is one of those tried-and-true family favorites that’s been around forever! It’s the perfect way to get greens onto everyone’s plate without fuss. From weeknight dinners to holiday gatherings, this dish is a crowd-pleaser—even for picky eaters!
It has been a staple in my family for as long as I can remember. My mom used to make it as a vegetable side dish for our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. When I moved out on my own, I asked her to write down the recipe for me so I could make it, too.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super Easy to Make: This dish requires just a few simple ingredients. It’s ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.
- Totally Customizable: You can swap the cheese, add extra veggies, or change the soup to suit your taste. The options are endless!
- Perfect for Parties: This casserole travels well and is easy to reheat. It’s also a hit with all ages, making it ideal for potlucks or family get-togethers.
Ingredients
The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.
- Broccoli: The star of the show!
- Yellow Onion: Adds a savory base.
- Cheddar Cheese: For that creamy, tangy goodness.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup: Adds richness and creaminess.
- Milk: Balances out the sauce’s texture.
- Mayonnaise: Helps make it extra creamy and flavorful.
- Egg: Holds everything together.
- Ritz Crackers: A crunchy topping to balance the creamy inside.
- Butter: Mixed with the crackers for that delicious golden crust.
How to Make Broccoli Casserole
Follow along to learn how to make broccoli casserole.
- Step One: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Step Two: Spread broccoli and onions over the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan. Top with grated cheddar cheese.
- Step Three: In a medium bowl, stir together the soup, milk, mayonnaise, and egg. Pour the mixture over the broccoli.
- Step Four: In a small bowl, mix together Ritz crackers, milk, and butter, then crumble on top of the baking pan.
- Step Five: Bake for 40 minutes until the topping is lightly browned.
What to Serve with It
Looking for sides that pair well with broccoli casserole? Here are a few ideas:
- Sautéed Veggies: Add some variety with green beans, Brussels sprouts, or your favorite veggies.
- Roasted or Baked Potatoes: Classic comfort food that goes great with creamy dishes. Try Mashed Potato Casserole.
- Rice or Grains: Steamed rice, quinoa, or couscous make a nice, fluffy base for a balanced meal.
- Fresh Salad: A simple green salad with a vinaigrette cuts through the richness of the casserole.
- Creamy Carrots: Unique and different, leaving you wanting one more bite.
- Cauliflower Bake: You can make this dish and serve it as a weeknight side dish or take it to your next potluck.
- Sweet and Sour Cabbage: Tender, wilted cabbage is loaded with flavor in every bite.
Variations and Substitutions
- Add Extra Veggies: Toss in some carrots or mushrooms, or even swap out the broccoli with cabbage for a new twist.
- Frozen Broccoli: No fresh broccoli? No problem—use frozen! You might need to cook the casserole a little longer to ensure the broccoli thoroughly warms up and is baked through.
- Switch Up the Cheese: Try mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or Swiss for a different flavor.
- Skip the Ritz: You can use another type of salted cracker. Saltines, potato chips, or gluten-free crackers can work great. You could even sprinkle seasoned bread crumbs with melted butter on top.
- Change the Soup: You can use cream of celery, chicken, or cheese. Any will work. Just know that each cream soup will vary the flavor of this broccoli casserole slightly.
Storage Instructions
Let the casserole cool completely before covering and refrigerating. It’ll stay good for 3 to 4 days.
To reheat, use the oven for the best results:
- Preheat to 350°F.
- Remove the casserole from the fridge and let it warm up before baking.
- Pop it in the oven for 20-30 minutes until it’s warmed and the top is crispy.
Make-Ahead Tips
Broccoli casserole is perfect for making ahead! Just assemble everything, but don’t bake it yet. Cover it tightly and refrigerate overnight. When you’re ready to bake, remove the cover and pop it in the oven, adding a few extra minutes to account for the chill.
Can I Freeze?
You can also freeze it before baking. Wrap it well, and it’ll keep for up to 3 months. To bake, skip the thawing and add 20-30 minutes to the baking time for a golden, bubbly casserole.
The other thing is that freezing casseroles can change slightly in the form of texture. It will still taste great; it will just be somewhat softer in texture.
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You might also like this Tortellini Casserole, Tater Tot Casserole, Twice Baked Potato Casserole, Cheesy Zucchini Bake or Cheesy Corn Casserole.
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Ingredients
- 2 heads broccoli chopped
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5oz/284ml can
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cup Ritz crackers crushed
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup salted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spread broccoli and onions over the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan. Top with grated cheddar cheese.
- In a medium sized bowl, stir together soup, milk, mayonnaise and egg. Pour over the broccoli mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix together Ritz crackers, milk and butter and crumble on top of baking pan.
- Bake for 40 minutes until topping is lightly browned.
Nutrition
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This sounds so good. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us!
This looks delicious. Just have to find a substitute for the crackers — for my gluten-free daughter!!
Our family loves brocolli so it would be natural to try this recipe. It looks so delicious. Can not wait to make. Hope it comes out as great as yours
Can’t wait to try this! Looks great!
Mmmm looks delicious. Booked marked to try sometime 🙂
this recipe sounds so yummy, will be trying it soon!
This is a recipe I will be happy to try !
Looks sooo good!!..Definitely making this tomorrow…thanks for sharing!!
This is right up my alley! Sounds scrumptious!
I am not a big fan of broccoli but I like the cauliflower and cheese soup idea!
I’m not a huge fan of broccoli, so I think I’m going to try this with cauliflower and I am going to use the green cauliflower too so it will still have some colour to it, thanks for sharing yet another great recipe!!
now that dish will be vitamin packed
This sounds so yummy, a must try. Thanks for sharing.
I think the crackers would go so good with this recipe, my favorite RITZ!! Sounds so yummy and great recipe for summer!!
When I think of this dish, I think of my MIL. She used to make it all of the time. Thanks for the memories! You casserole looks just the way I remember it. What a classic!
Yes, you can get cheese soup to use. I’d like the mushroom soup.
Your broccoli casserole looks delicious, definitely one recipe I`ve got to try! Thanks for sharing!
Yum, this looks so delicious I can’t wait to try it. I think this is going to be a fave for me. Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe.
oh my goodness that pic looks so yummy. My mom makes broccoli casserole for Thanksgiving and Christmas too, it is always such a treat!
That looks yummy but very high in fat. (cheese, mayo, Ritz crackers and butter). My mom used to make a broccoli onion one using cream cheese and it was out of this world but of course high fat. Would be okay to occasionally have -everything in moderation.