Broccoli florets are tossed in an easy cheese sauce, sprinkled with a buttery cracker topping, and baked until browned and bubbly!
What You’ll Need For This Broccoli Casserole
Broccoli: You can use either fresh or frozen broccoli florets. Fresh has a more tender, crisp texture, while frozen will make a softer casserole. Flour/Butter: These create a roux that will thicken the sauce. Cheese: I use sharp cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese for the best flavor. If using other types of cheese, choose one with a bold flavor to flavor the sauce. Other sauce ingredients: Dry mustard is a great addition to cheese sauce—it can be replaced with a dash of Worcestershire or Dijon mustard. Crumb Topping: Buttery round crackers (like Ritz crackers) can be replaced with any variety of crackers or even potato chips. If replacing crackers with breadcrumbs or Panko, add extra butter to the topping.
Variations
You can swap in other veggies (like cauliflower) for some of the broccoli. Add in ham or leftover roast chicken or roast turkey to make this a hearty main dish.
How to Make Broccoli Casserole
Skip the mushroom soup and mayonnaise—the homemade cheese sauce is easy to make and tastes so much better!
How To Make Ahead of Time
This casserole is perfect for Thanksgiving or Easter since it can be made ahead of time. Prepare as directed, keeping the topping in a separate container. Cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Drain both fresh or frozen florets very well to keep the sauce from getting watery. To Bake: Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before baking. Bake for 15 minutes and stir. Add crumb mixture and bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Leftovers
To reheat broccoli casserole, cover it with aluminum foil and bake it in the oven at 350°F. Or reheat in the microwave until heated through; the crumbs won’t be as crisp, but they will still be deliciously cheesy. To freeze, let it cool, then cover it tightly or place it in an airtight container. It’s best to freeze it before baking, but you can also freeze it afterward. Thaw in the fridge overnight and remove from the fridge 30 minutes before baking. Bake for 15 minutes and stir. Add crumb mixture and bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Did you enjoy this Cheesy Broccoli Casserole? Leave a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
