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Close-up of a cheesy broccoli casserole on a white plate, with melted cheddar cheese on top.
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Broccoli Cheddar Casserole

This broccoli cheddar casserole combines fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and cream of mushroom soup into a simple cheesy side dish. With just three ingredients, it is an easy recipe that comes together with minimal prep.
Course Main Dishes, Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine American, International
Keyword broccoli, broccoli and cheese, broccoli casserole, broccoli cheddar casserole, broccoli cheese casserole, broccoli cheese casserole recipe, broccoli florets, casserole, casserole dish, casserole recipe, cheddar, cheddar cheese, fresh broccoli, frozen broccoli, microwave, sharp cheddar
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 314kcal
Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 Cups Broccoli Florets
  • 2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1½ Cups Cream of Mushroom Soup
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°Fahrenheit (190°Celsius), grease the baking dish, shred the cheese, and prepare the broccoli.
  • Mix the cream of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese until smooth and combined.
  • Fold the broccoli into the cheese mixture until evenly coated.
  • Spread into the baking dish, bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden, then rest briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Stir in a pinch of garlic powder before it goes into the baking dish. It adds a quiet, savory depth that you notice in every bite without being able to pinpoint it.
  • Crush a handful of Ritz crackers and scatter them over the top before it goes into the oven for a buttery, crispy topping that makes a big difference in the final texture.
  • If you have leftover rotisserie chicken or cooked rice, fold it into the broccoli mixture before baking to turn this side dish into a full rice casserole that feeds more people without extra work.
  • Shred the cheddar yourself every time. The difference between fresh and pre-packaged shredded cheese in a melted casserole is noticeable and worth the extra two minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 712mg | Potassium: 925mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1133IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 519mg | Iron: 1mg