Description
Broccoli Cheese Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender broccoli with a creamy cheese sauce, topped with a crunchy breadcrumb layer, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, steam the broccoli florets until tender, about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the steamed broccoli and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter and the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the broccoli mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier version, you can use low-fat cheese and soup.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or rice for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: broccoli cheese casserole, comfort food, family recipe