Description
Comfort meets nutrition in this hearty Broccoli Casserole, blending cheesy goodness with wholesome green vegetables. Rich, satisfying layers meld perfectly, offering a delightful side dish that brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table with each comforting bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounces / 453 grams) package frozen broccoli
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
Sauce and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 (6 ounces / 170 grams) can condensed cream of celery soup
- 2 tablespoons instant minced onion or onion powder
Topping and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) cheese crackers (crushed)
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) butter or margarine
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously coat a 1.5-quart baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Prepare frozen broccoli according to package directions, ensuring thorough drainage to prevent excess moisture.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together cream of celery soup, mayonnaise, eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, and onion until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold the cooked broccoli into the creamy mixture, ensuring each floret is evenly coated.
- Transfer the broccoli blend into the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly to create an even layer.
- Melt butter completely, then combine with crushed cheese crackers to create a crispy topping.
- Distribute the buttery cracker mixture across the casserole’s surface, covering it entirely for maximum crunch.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes in the preheated oven until the casserole becomes effervescent and the topping transforms into a golden-brown crust.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes, enabling the casserole to set and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Swap frozen broccoli with fresh florets for a crunchier texture and more vibrant color.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise to reduce calories and add protein while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting cheese crackers with crushed gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour topping.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding diced cooked chicken or turkey for a complete protein-packed meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg