Broccoli Cheese Casserole

5 from 1 vote

Easy Broccoli Cheese Casserole that combines broccoli, creamy sauce, and a mix of Cheddar and smoked Gouda cheese with a buttery cracker topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings or comfort food cravings.

Total Time30

Yield:

Author: Amy Locurto

Equipment

large skillet

casserole dish

Calories: 167kcal

Ingredients

2 heads Broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoons unsalted butter plus 2 tablespoons melted
¼ cup finely chopped onion
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
10.5 ounce Condensed cream of mushroom soup (1 can)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup Sour cream
⅛ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
4 ounces Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 1.5 cups)
4 ounces Shredded Smoked Gouda cheese (about 1.5 cups)
2 cups crushed Ritz crackers add crackers to a gallon bag and crush
⅛ teaspoon Smoked paprika optional

Instructions

Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Cook Broccoli

Cook broccoli in a large pot of boiling water until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.

Cook Onions

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet or pot over medium-high. Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and starting to brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix Creamy Sauce

Add cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire, mustard, sour cream, cayenne pepper and stir until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Add Broccoli & Cheese

Stir in cooled broccoli, cheddar, gouda and season with salt and pepper.

Transfer to Baking Dish

Transfer to a 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish.

Top with Crackers & Paprika

Combine course crushed crackers and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Place crackers evenly over the top and sprinkle with a dash of Smoked Paprika.

Bake and Enjoy!

Bake until hot, bubbly and browned on top, about 20-25 minutes.

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Recipe Video

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: broccoli, casserole, cheddar cheese, cheese, gouda, meatless, oven baked, side dish, vegetables

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