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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Absolutely the best I ever had!
Can I add rice to this recipe?
Can this be made ahead of time? (Minus the topping.)
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,.
Add cooked chicken and curry powder and you have Chicken Marlborough – and old family favourite!
Have been making this recipe for years. I add buttered seasoned croutons to the top. Delish!!
I made this for Thanksgiving everyone in the family absolutely loved it.
I give it a 10
Fantastic recipe. I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a hit with everyone there. This will be made again and again.
Was looking for something different to do for a side of broccoli. My choices were Cheesy Broccoli Soup or Southern Broccoli Casserole. I went with the casserole and this side just became a keeper! My husband loved it. I made per recipe and wouldn’t change a thing.
I made this recipe for Thanksgiving….never made it before…..but must say it was freaking delicious….!!!!…a couple of tweaks just for the leftover side of it and I did x2 on servings…..add more shredded cheese a cup or so to your mixture….will make it a bit thicker and yummier…if that’s a word for both baking and instead of 2 sleeves of crackers….just crush and coat the casserole until it’s fully covered…..lightly….more crispy that way ….but it is a f$%$#ing killer recipe….everyone is asking for it and I’m doing it again for Christmas…..now a permanent addition to my recipe collection to hand down….to all that wish to have it….great addition to anyone’s delishiousness arsenal ….5 stars
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My family loved this recipe. Reminds us of the version my mom made years ago. Great flavors and textures, but not heavy.