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Broccoli Cheese Casserole Recipe

This broccoli cheese casserole is creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly comforting. Made with tender broccoli, rich cheddar, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping, it’s the perfect side dish for family dinners, holidays, or potlucks. Simple to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chopped broccoli
  • 1 10 oz can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip or substitute Greek yogurt/sour cream
  • 1/4 cup butter melted (1/2 stick)
  • 2 large eggs slightly beaten
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch casserole dish.
  2. Steam broccoli 5 minutes until tender.
  3. Chop into bite-size pieces and place in a bowl.
  4. Add soup, mayonnaise, butter, eggs, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Stir in 3/4 cup cheddar cheese.
  6. Pour mixture into prepared dish.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/broccoli-cheese-casserole-recipe/

Notes

  • Greek yogurt makes it lighter while still creamy.
  • For a vegetarian version, swap cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom.
  • Great make-ahead dish—assemble and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve.