Broccoli cheese casserole is a great side dish for just about any meal. It’s ultra cheesy, creamy and has a delectable buttery crumb topping.
Most recently, I made it for Easter dinner to go along with our ham and it was a huge hit! It’s the best broccoli casserole recipe I’ve made so far.
Ingredients needed for broccoli cheese bake
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Milk – I prefer whole milk as it helps create a creamier sauce.
- Yellow mustard
- Garlic powder – If you only have garlic salt, you can use it, but omit the regular salt if you do.
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Lemon peel – I use this exact dried lemon peel.
- Broccoli florets or broccoli cuts – I prefer florets but either will work, and you’ll need to let it thaw beforehand.
- Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese – You could also use regular Cheddar, a Cheddar blend, Swiss or even Mozzarella.
- Plain bread crumbs
- Butter
How to make broccoli casserole
Stir together soup, milk, mustard and spices until well blended.
Mix in broccoli and cheese.
Spread mixture into lightly sprayed baking dish.
Mix together the melted butter and bread crumbs then sprinkle over the top of the broccoli cheese bake.
Bake until hot and bubbly!
What to serve with broccoli cheese casserole
Nearly anything goes! It’s delicious with ham, chicken and beef. I really like serving it as a side dish with hamburgers.
Creative serving ideas for broccoli cheese casserole
- Use it to top baked potatoes.
- Stir it into macaroni and cheese.
- Add leftover ham and turn it into a main dish.
- Serve it over cooked rice.
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 10 3/4 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon grated lemon peel
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 16 oz bag broccoli florets cooked
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
- â…“ cup dry plain bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Stir soup, milk, mustard, spices, broccoli and cheese in a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
- In separate small bowl, mix bread crumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle over the broccoli mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbling.
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Other broccoli recipes you may like:
Leftover Turkey and White Cheddar Broccoli Casserole