Southern Broccoli Casserole
Treat your taste buds to the ultimate comfort food with this classic Southern Broccoli Casserole—a creamy, cheesy delight that’s perfect for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners. This recipe combines tender broccoli florets with a rich blend of cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and sharp cheddar cheese, elevated by a hint of garlic and the crunch of buttery Ritz cracker topping. Quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection in just 30 minutes, this dish serves as a crowd-pleasing side or even a standalone meal. Whether you’re gathering around the table for Thanksgiving or craving a slice of southern indulgence, this casserole is a must-try. Keywords: Southern Broccoli Casserole, holiday side dish, cheesy broccoli casserole, comforting casserole recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1.5 cups Ritz crackers, crushed
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, melted butter, beaten eggs, and spices (salt, black pepper, and garlic powder). Mix until smooth.
Stir in the diced onion and 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Fold in the blanched broccoli florets until evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Southern Broccoli Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.2 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 145 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 785 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 407 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 179 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
