This Southern Broccoli Casserole is wonderfully creamy and cheesy and has a buttery cracker crumb topping. The perfect side dish for any meal.
Southerners have a love affair with casseroles. Whether it’s a family meal, church function, pot luck, funeral, or holiday, there is often a casserole to be had. Green Bean Casserole tends to get all the fame and glory, but truth be known, it’s Southern Broccoli Casserole that gets all the raves at our house.
Unfortunately, aside from the fact that this casserole is based on a vegetable, and a green one at that, there is absolutely nothing healthy about it. Therefore, I only serve it on special occasions or try and pair it with something light. You see, we southerners delight in taking perfectly fresh, healthy vegetables straight from the garden and cooking them with butter, mayo, cream, and cheese. And we’re unapologetic about it. Try some and you’ll see why. Southern Broccoli Casserole is loaded with creamy, buttery goodness which mainly comes from a hefty dose of mayo and a half stick of butter. Don’t skimp on the mayo, it really makes this casserole. Just promise yourself you’ll run 5 miles tomorrow. It will be worth it.
It’s also full of cheesy goodness (broccoli’s best friend) and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. There’s also one ingredient in this casserole that’s a little out of vogue- a can of condensed cream of mushroom soup. Southerners have a tradition of cooking with canned soups, and while we’re appreciative of trends towards cooking with fresh, unprocessed ingredients, sometimes we just need our condensed cream soups for our casseroles. Old habits do die hard after all.
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Broccoli Casserole
Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped, fresh broccoli florets
- 1 (10 3/4-oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 stick butter,, melted
- 2 large eggs,, lightly beaten
- 1/2 medium onion,, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 full sleeve Ritz crackers,, finely crushed
Instructions
- Place broccoli in a steamer basket over simmering water. Cover and steam for approximately 5 minutes. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, soup, mayonnaise, butter, eggs, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add 1 cup of cheese and mix again.
- Place mixture in a medium buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese and crackers on top.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published Sept 10, 2013.
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I have made this recipe at least a dozen times since I’ve been married (8 yrs). Every family gathering with my in-laws, they request my broccoli casserole. I do add just a few cracker crumbs to the mixture, especially if I’ve gone heavy on the mayo. We’re a southern family, we go heavy on the Duke’s. This recipe always comes out perfect!
Simple and perfectly delicious.
This is a superbly delicious meal! Can see this being something on the normal menu, thank you
Was a big hit at our Thanksgiving dinner.Making again for Christmas dinner
It was delicious! I did tweek it for my own personal taste by adding 1/2 cup stuffing mix and 1/2 cup milk. I let it sit for about 20 minutes then poured it into the casserole dish. Awesome!
That’s my question, too. Since I make every dish for Thanksgiving, I’m hoping this dish can be prepped a day ahead. Does anyone know?
I went all the way back to 2021 comments. And short answer is yes. Here is what the user said:
Yes, I have been making this recipe for years (over 35!). Just add cheese on top but add crackers before you bake. You can also use Pepperidge Farm Herb Stuffing (blue bag, not cubed) and it’s wonderful! I drizzle a little butter on top before baking,.
Thank -YOU
You can. Just don’t add the cheese and crackers topping until your ready to bake!
Can you make this in advance?
I went all the way back to 2021 comments. And short answer is yes. Here is what the user said:
Yes, I have been making this recipe for years (over 35!). Just add cheese on top but add crackers before you bake. You can also use Pepperidge Farm Herb Stuffing (blue bag, not cubed) and it’s wonderful! I drizzle a little butter on top before baking,.
I went all the way back to 2021 comments. And short answer is yes.
The comment said to prep everything but the cracker topping until ready to bake.
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