Broccoli and cheese casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is enjoyed by many. The creamy cheese sauce, tender broccoli florets, and crispy crust topping make this casserole a irresistible dish. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a holiday gathering, crust topped broccoli and cheese casserole is a delicious option that is sure to please everyone at the table. With so many variations and add-ins, you can customize this dish to your liking.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CRUST-TOPPED BROCCOLI CHEESE BAKE
It's no wonder this marvelously melty broccoli cheese bake has almost 200 reviews and a 4.5 heart rating. Who can resist that flaky, golden-brown crust?
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Vegetable Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 14 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Mix cream cheese spread, soup and water in large bowl until blended. Stir in broccoli and cheddar. Spoon into 2-1/2- to 3-qt. shallow rectangular or oval baking dish.
- Roll pastry sheet on lightly floured surface to fit top of baking dish. Cover dish completely with pastry. Press pastry edges against rim of dish to seal. Brush with egg; pierce with knife to vent.
- Bake 30 min. or until filling is heated through and pastry is puffed and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 6 g
EASY BROCCOLI-CHEESE CASSEROLE
For the longest time, my mum would make this amazing broccoli casserole. It is more like a crustless quiche, but has converted many broccoli haters into broccoli lovers! I have not ever tweaked this recipe - not even to add minced garlic, sauteed onion, pimento, etc; it's too simple and delicious on its own to need tweaking. This can be made ahead and refrigerated before cooking. It freezes well and can be thawed prior to cooking.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable
Time 1h18m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl with ice water to create an ice bath.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook, uncovered, until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in the ice bath for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with vegetable oil.
- Combine broccoli, cottage cheese, eggs, Cheddar cheese, butter, flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread into the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 90 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 144.1 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 550.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
AWESOME BROCCOLI-CHEESE CASSEROLE
My mom used to make this easy recipe every Thanksgiving when I was little. We kids could never get enough! It was our very favorite Thanksgiving vegetable. If you have children, or have some coming to visit you as guests this Thanksgiving, I guarantee that they will eat (and enjoy) this veggie dish! Even though I rarely cook with canned condensed soups, I still make this yummy broccoli casserole during the holiday season. It's fabulous with a Christmas ham and potatoes au gratin too. Mmmmmmm!
Provided by Stacy M. Polcyn
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Broccoli Casserole Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together condensed soup, mayonnaise, egg and onions.
- Place frozen broccoli into a very large mixing bowl. (I like to use my large stainless steel bowl to mix this recipe thoroughly.) Break up the frozen broccoli. Using a rubber spatula, scrape soup-mayonnaise mixture on top of broccoli, and mix well. Sprinkle on cheese, and mix well. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish, and smooth top of casserole. Season with salt, pepper and paprika.
- Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 63.5 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 618.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
CRUST TOPPED BROCCOLI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Crust Topped Broccoli and Cheese Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jenninjapan
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- PREHEAT oven to 400°F Mix cream cheese spread, soup and water until well blended. Stir in broccoli and cheddar cheese.
- SPOON into 2-1/2- to 3-qt. rectangular or shallow oval baking dish. On lightly floured surface, roll sheet of pastry to fit baking dish. Cover completely with puff pastry sheet. Press pastry edges against rim of dish to seal. Brush entire surface lightly with egg; pierce with knife 5 to 6 times to vent.
- BAKE 30 minute or until heated through and pastry is puffed and golden brown.
CRUMB-TOPPED BROCCOLI BAKE
Broccoli is one of the main crops grown in this area. This recipe has pleased just about everyone who has tried it, including some who said they didn't like broccoli. -Hope Huggins, Santa Cruz, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese sauce until smooth. Remove from heat. , Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain and place in a bowl. Add the cheese sauce mixture, eggs, 1/4 cup cracker crumbs, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cracker crumbs. Place dish in a larger baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
BROCCOLI CHEESE CASSEROLE
"I often serve this side-dish casserole to company because it's easy to make and looks so appealing," says Vicki Schrupp of Little Falls, Minnesota. "The crumb topping is very flavorful."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine cheese spread and 2 tablespoons butter. Cook and stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. Add broccoli and 1/2 cup of cracker crumbs. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Melt remaining butter toss with remaining crumbs. Sprinkle over broccoli. bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts :
CRUNCHY-TOPPED BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Enjoy a new take on a veggie casserole using Fiber One® original bran cereal for the crunchy topping.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 8-inch square microwavable dish or 2-quart microwavable casserole, place broccoli & cheese sauce. Microwave on High 7 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is very hot; stir well. Stir in roasted peppers.
- Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and slightly crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or slightly crush in food processor). In small bowl, mix crushed cereal and remaining ingredients until blended. Sprinkle over broccoli mixture in casserole.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender and topping is crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
BROCCOLI CHEESE CASSEROLE
Broccoli Cheese Casserole is the perfect side dish to any meal. Easy to prepare, tastes delicious and is a crowd pleaser! A family favorite recipe!
Provided by Janelle
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*F
- Place broccoli in a steaming basket on stove and steam for 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender to a fork.
- Remove broccoli from stove and chop into bite sized pieces. Place into a medium size mixing bowl.
- Add to broccoli, soup, mayonnaise, butter, eggs, onion, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Add 3/4 cup of cheese to broccoli mixture and mix well.
- Pour entire contents into an 8x8" square baking dish.
- Top with remaining 3/4 cup of cheese and Ritz crackers.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and top is golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 72 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20.2 grams fat, Fiber 1.4 grams fiber, Protein 4.4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6.3 grams saturated fat, Sodium 689 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3.5 grams sugar
BROCCOLI CHEESE CASSEROLE
This is a simple, yet deilicious recipe. My mother-in-law made it for Christmas one year and I've been making it regularly ever since. Everytime I have made it for a get-together, it's usually the first thing to be eaten.
Provided by michellew07
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h25m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Defrost broccoli on paper towels at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Crush Ritz crackers.
- Mix crushed crackers with melted butter.
- Melt Cheez Whiz.
- Add milk to melted cheese mixture and stir well.
- Layer 1/2 cracker mix on bottom of 9"X13" baking dish, press firmly.
- Layer defrosted broccoli on top of cracker crust.
- Layer cheese mixture on top off broccoli.
- Layer remaining cracker mix on top of casserole.
- Bake approximately 45 min to and hour or until broccoli is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 862.6, Fat 54.4, SaturatedFat 25.1, Cholesterol 113.5, Sodium 2424.3, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 15, Protein 23.3
Tips:
- Fresh broccoli is ideal for this recipe, but frozen broccoli can be used as well. If using frozen broccoli, thaw it completely before adding it to the casserole.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the broccoli into small florets. This will help them cook evenly.
- Shred your own cheese for the best flavor and texture. Pre-shredded cheese can be used, but it often contains additives that can affect the taste and consistency of the casserole.
- Use a large baking dish to ensure that the casserole cooks evenly. A 9x13 inch baking dish is a good size.
- Bake the casserole until the top is golden brown and the center is bubbly. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it set and make it easier to cut.
Conclusion:
This crust-topped broccoli and cheese casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover broccoli. With its creamy, cheesy filling and crispy crust, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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