The sauce is extra easy to make from scratch (no roux required) and full of flavor for a quick weeknight meal.
The Best Broccoli Casserole
My family absolutely LOVES broccoli rice casserole but I have to say we love this pasta version just as much! It’s filled with all of the things we love best, but it’s versatile enough for mix-ins and substitutions!
Ingredients
BROCCOLI This recipe is full of fresh crisp broccoli of course! Frozen broccoli florets will work too. Add in some asparagus if you’d like. PASTA We used penne in this casserole because we love how it holds the cheesy sauce but any medium-sized pasta can be used. HAM It’s easy to add some flavor (and protein!) with chunks of ham. If you don’t have ham, use rotisserie chicken, or even Italian sausage. SAUCE This is an extra easy sauce made with broth and light cream. Sharp cheddar and Parmesan make this casserole so cheesy. Sub in your favorite cheeses but make sure at least one of them has a big bold flavor.
How to Make Broccoli Casserole
To Make Ahead
Broccoli casserole can be assembled ahead, covered, and kept in the refrigerator up to 24 hours before baking. Add about 10 minutes to the cook time because the casserole will be cold.
How To Freeze Broccoli Casserole
Broccoli casserole can be frozen before or after baking with these simple tips!
Before assembling the casserole, cover the bottom of the casserole dish with aluminum foil that overlaps by 6” on both sides. Prepare the casserole raw or bake it. Cool completely and fold the aluminum foil over the casserole. Once frozen, lift the casserole out and wrap in plastic wrap with the date labeled on the outside. This allows you to use the casserole dish for other purposes. Whether baked or unbaked, broccoli casserole will stay good for about 3 months.
Leftovers
Keep leftover broccoli casserole covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave & refresh with salt & pepper.
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