Name: Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 10 3/4 oz can cream of mushroom soup; 1/2 cup milk; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 16 oz bag broccoli florets (cooked); 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar; 1/3 cup dry plain bread crumbs; 2 teaspoons butter (melted)

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.