Creamy Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

Creamy Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    164

Transform the humble broccoli into a comforting and flavorful casserole! Tender broccoli florets are enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce and topped with golden-brown, buttery breadcrumbs for a dish that's both satisfying and surprisingly sophisticated. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    37 g
  • Cholesterol
    71 mg
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    23 g
  • Saturated Fat
    14 g
  • Sodium
    432 mg
  • Sugar
    16 g
  • Fat
    22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.

02

Step

Place broccoli and onion into a saucepan, pour in water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until broccoli turns bright green and starts to become tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

03

Step

Whisk flour and 1/4 cup evaporated milk together in a bowl until smooth. Stir remaining evaporated milk and salt into broccoli. Gently stir flour mixture into broccoli mixture and bring to a simmer; cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sharp Cheddar cheese, mixing until cheese has melted into the sauce.

04

Step

Cook and stir bread crumbs with butter in a small skillet over medium heat until butter has melted and crumbs begin to give a toasted fragrance, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

05

Step

Transfer broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle crumbs atop casserole.

06

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and browned, about 30 minutes.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cheese sauce.
If freezing the casserole, omit the breadcrumb topping until ready to bake. This will prevent them from becoming soggy.
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses! Gruyere, Monterey Jack, or even a touch of Parmesan would be delicious additions.

Craig Kling

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 54 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Lucy Satterfield

    This recipe is amazing! My kids actually ate their broccoli without complaining!

  • Kelley Bauch

    Easy to follow and the results were fantastic. Will definitely make again.

  • Gust Kiehn

    I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone asked for the recipe!

  • Curtis Becker

    Next time I'll try adding some bacon bits for extra flavor.

  • Judge Reichel

    I added a little garlic powder to the cheese sauce and it was a game changer.

  • Lorine Welch

    I used frozen broccoli and it worked out great. Saved me a lot of prep time.

  • Orland Hayes

    The crumb topping is the perfect finishing touch. So buttery and delicious!

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