How to Make a Broccoli Cheese Sauce Casserole
This easy Broccoli Cheese Casserole recipe is creamy, savory and all kinds of delicious! Made with fresh broccoli, seasoned cheddar and cream cheese sauce, this side dish is ready in 30-minutes and ALWAYS a crowd favorite!
BROCCOLI CHEESE CASSEROLE
The classic combination of broccoli and cheese is the perfect vegetarian dinner or side dish for when you want some downright delicious comfort food.
There are those certain dishes that make a regular appearance on our dinner table, and oven baked broccoli swimming in cheese is one of those dishes.
Also, "with cheese" is the ONLY way I can get my kids to eat the "green tree vegetable". 🙄 Which is why we can live on Broccoli Cheese Soup and Chicken Broccoli Shells and Cheese FOR DAYS!
Broccoli Cheese Casserole is easy to make, foolproof, and delicious, and what's even better is that it can be made ahead! 🙌 If I were you, I'd plan on making a double batch – make one for now and keep the other one in the fridge for tomorrow.
HOW TO MAKE BROCCOLI CHEESE CASSEROLE
- First, you'll want to get one-and-a-half-pounds of broccoli florets. You can pick up a bag of fresh broccoli florets at your supermarket.
- Add the broccoli florets to boiling water; cover and cook for 3 minutes. or just until crisp-tender. Drain.
- Transfer broccoli to a greased 2.5 to 3 quart baking dish and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic plus seasonings, and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Stir cream cheese mixture into the broccoli and mix until combined.
- Bake in the oven for 17 to 20 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and lightly browned on top.
- Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
HOW TO MAKE THIS CASSEROLE AHEAD
- Cook broccoli in boiling water for 4 minutes.
- Transfer to a baking dish and add in the cheese mixture.
- Wait for everything to cool down to room temperature, then cover with foil and set in the fridge for 1 day.
- When ready, remove cover, stir everything together, and bake until mixture is hot and bubbly.
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS
- If your baking dish comes with a lid, keep the contents in the baking dish; cover with the lid and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can also store the casserole in an airtight container and refrigerate.
CAN I ADD CHICKEN TO THIS CASSEROLE?
Absolutely, as long as the chicken is cooked and shredded up, or cubed. Would work perfectly with a rotisserie chicken.
MORE BROCCOLI CHEESE RECIPES
- Garlicky and Cheesy Cauliflower Broccoli Bake
- Creamy Broccoli and Cheese with Bacon
- Broccoli Cheese Veggie Dip
- Broccoli and Cheese Chicken Quinoa Casserole
ENJOY!
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Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Resting Time 5 mins
Total Time 35 mins
This easy Broccoli Cheese Casserole recipe is creamy, savory and all kinds of delicious! Made with fresh broccoli, seasoned cheddar and cream cheese sauce, this side dish is ready in 30-minutes and ALWAYS a crowd favorite!
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 283
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds broccoli florets
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, cut in cubes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, or to taste
- crushed red pepper flakes for garnish, optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350˚F.
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Grease a 2.5 quart to 3 quart baking dish with butter and set aside.
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In a large skillet, bring 1/2 inch of salted water to a boil.
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Add the broccoli; cover and cook over high heat until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Drain and transfer broccoli to prepared baking dish; set aside.
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In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix until incorporated.
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Add cream cheese mixture to the broccoli and stir until thoroughly combined.
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Bake in the oven for 17 to 20 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned on top.
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Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Optionally, garnish with crushed red pepper flakes and serve.
Notes
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 10
- REDUCE POINTS DOWN TO 6 by using Neufchatel Cheese in place of full fat cream cheese; use reduced fat sour cream, too, and fat free cheddar cheese.
NET CARBS: 7 grams
HOW TO MAKE AHEAD
- Cook broccoli in boiling water for 4 minutes.
- Transfer to a baking dish and add in the cheese mixture.
- Wait for everything to cool down to room temperature, then cover with foil and set in the fridge for 1 day.
- When ready, remove cover, stir everything together, and bake until mixture is hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 347mg 14%
Potassium 442mg 13%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 4%
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin A 1500IU 30%
Vitamin C 101.5mg 123%
Calcium 290mg 29%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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