Description
Cheesy Broccoli Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for chilly fall evenings. This creamy, cheesy delight envelops tender broccoli florets and is topped with crispy breadcrumbs. Perfect as a side dish or main course, it’s sure to evoke warmth and nostalgia at family gatherings. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, this casserole will become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Blanch fresh broccoli in boiling water for about 3 minutes until bright green. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, mix blanched broccoli with cream of mushroom soup, milk, melted butter, and half of the cheddar cheese until evenly combined.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg