Easy Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Easy broccoli cheese casserole is a super simple side dish to make, perfect for any meal, and very popular around the holidays.

A Delicious Side Dish

Broccoli cheese casserole is a popular dish year round, but especially around the holidays.

And adding the cheese mixture and butter crackers makes it a great dish for the pickiest eaters who aren’t crazy about vegetables.

The vegetable dish is made with cooked broccoli, mayo, mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, and buttery Ritz Crackers for a rich and flavorful addition to any table.

The Perfect Holiday Side Dish

Broccoli cheese casserole is a very popular and traditional holiday recipe. It’s the perfect side dish for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. And, besides the fantastic flavor combinations, it’s super easy to make.

You won’t have to slave over the dish in the kitchen. It takes about 10 minutes to make and get into the oven.

It’s always great to be able to add dishes to the holiday table that everyone loves and is easy to make.

What Ingredients Do I Need For The Broccoli and Cheese Casserole?

• Broccoli, cooked
• Mayonnaise
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Can of cream of mushroom soup
• Eggs
• Ritz Crackers, crushed
• Butter

Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Watch How To Make The Easy Broccoli Cheese Casserole Recipe

How Do I Make the Cheesy Broccoli Casserole?

1. Add the mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, mushroom soup, and eggs to a large bowl and mix well.
2. Next, add the cooked broccoli to the bowl and mix until combined.
3. Pour the broccoli mixture into a 9″ x 13″ greased casserole dish.
4. Crush the crackers and sprinkle on top.
5. Melt the butter and pour it over the crackers.
6. Bake for 35 minutes and serve.

Step-By-Step Directions For Making the Broccoli Cheese Casserole Recipe

Start by adding the mayonnaise and the cream of mushroom soup to a large bowl.

If you’d like to cut out some of the fat in the recipe, you can switch out the mayo for light sour cream. You will use the same measurement.

If you don’t like mushroom soup you can substitute it with either cream of broccoli cheese soup, or cream of cheddar cheese soup.

Next, add the shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.

I used sharp cheddar cheese, but you can use mild shredded cheese if you’d like.

Now, add the beaten eggs to the bowl and mix everything.

If you’d like to avoid extra dishes, you can start the recipe with the eggs and beat them in the bowl, and then add the other ingredients.

Add the cooked broccoli to the bowl and stir until completely coated.

To make life easy, I cooked the broccoli in a large bowl in the microwave. My son was sweet enough to cut up the broccoli, rinse it off and place it in a large bowl.

We added about 1/4 cup of water to the bowl and covered it with plastic wrap and cooked it for five minutes in the microwave.

It helped steam the broccoli and get it ready for the casserole dish.

You can also cook it on the stovetop, as well for nice tender broccoli.

If you decide to use the microwave, just be sure you have a dish that can withstand the heat. I used the Glad Press’n Seal for the covering, which helped keep the steam in the bowl.

Pour everything into a 9″ x 13″ casserole dish and cover with crushed Ritz Crackers.

Having a crunchy topping on a creamy casserole is a great texture combination.

Finally, pour the melted butter over the top of the Ritz Crackers and bake for 35 minutes.

You’re only using two tablespoons of melted butter, so be sure to drizzle carefully. If you’d like more butter, just melt more and pour it on! Butter is always a good thing.

Once cooked, the top of the casserole will be golden brown and ready to eat.

Can I Make The Dish Ahead Of Time?

Yes, you can make it ahead of time. I would only make it one day ahead of time to keep it fresh.

Be sure to add the crackers and butter right before you put it into the oven. If you add the crackers too soon, they will soak up some of the moisture and become soft.

How To Store The Broccoli Casserole

Store the casserole in an airtight container and keep it refrigerated.

You just can’t beat the butter-rich crunchy Ritz Crackers over a bed of cooked broccoli and flavorful ingredients.

The recipe is great because you are using simple ingredients, it’s comfort food, and you’re taking a favorite thing and moving it up to next level broccoli!

Other Easy And Flavorful Side Dishes:

• Moist Jiffy Cornbread is one of those recipes that you will want to make again and again.
• Homemade green bean casserole is another dish that is super tasty and only takes a few minutes to get ready and into the oven.
• Jiffy Cornbread with creamed corn is popular on the blog and super easy to make.
• Southern homemade butter beans are a great addition to the table, and you can cook this recipe in a small Crock Pot to make life a little easier.
• Cheesy diced baked potatoes are a tasty side dish that works well for holidays and potlucks.
• Squash casserole is another delicious recipe that is perfect for the holidays.

Main Dishes That Pair Well With Broccoli Cheese Casserole

• Pesto chicken is packed full of flavor and has been a big hit on Facebook.
• Salmon patties are an inexpensive dinner and so full of flavor.
• Panko chicken is a wonderful recipe with panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning, and grated parmesan.

Be sure to get the recipe card below for the classic side dish. The recipe is perfect for the dinner table or any holiday dinner.

The recipe with cheesy goodness is a comforting side dish and is one of the best casserole recipes.

Easy Broccoli Casserole

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