Classic Southern Broccoli Casserole
Classic recipe for easy broccoli casserole that is creamy, cheesy and delicious with a butter cracker topping.
Servings: 1 Casserole
Calories: 230kcal
Ingredients
Casserole Filling
- 14 oz. Frozen Broccoli Florets
- 1 Small Onion diced
- 4 tbs Butter
- 4 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese grated (about 1 heaping cup)
- 1 1/4 tsp Salt
- Cracked Black Pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 10.5 oz. Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1/4 c Mayonnaise
- 1/2 Sleeve Crushed Ritz Crackers
Buttery Cracker Topping
- 1/2 Sleeve Crushed Ritz Crackers or one short stack
- 1 tbs Butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C)
- Steam the frozen broccoli for 10 minutes until tender; drain.
- While the broccoli steams, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet.
- Saute the diced onion until tender then add the steamed broccoli.
- Season with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.
- Next, add the cream of mushroom soup (do not dilute) and mayonnaise and stir to combine.
- Add the grated cheddar cheese and crushed crackers then stir to combine; add the filling mixture to a square baking dish.
- Combine the remaining crushed crackers with the melted butter and mix to coat the crumbs. Add the buttery cracker as a topping to the casserole filling.
- Bake 25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Notes
Fresh broccoli can be used in this casserole but will need to steam a few minutes longer until tender.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 949mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g