Here’s a creamy, cheesy, and comforting Broccoli Cheese Casserole — perfect as a side for dinner or a holiday table.
🥦🧀 Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers (optional, for topping)
- 1 tbsp butter (for topping, optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook Broccoli
- Steam or blanch broccoli for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
3️⃣ Make Cheese Sauce
- In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and broth until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Stir in mustard (if using) and season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar until melted.
4️⃣ Assemble Casserole
- Toss broccoli in the cheese sauce and transfer to prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar on top.
- Optional: mix breadcrumbs with 1 tbsp butter and sprinkle over the top for a crispy topping.
5️⃣ Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
6️⃣ Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Add cooked rice or pasta for a heartier casserole.
- Mix in cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor.
- Substitute Gruyère or Monterey Jack for cheddar for a different cheesy taste.
If you want, I can also give you a low-carb broccoli cheese casserole that’s made without breadcrumbs and still creamy and cheesy.
Do you want me to do that version?
