Easy Broccoli Casserole

Perfectly baked Broccoli Casserole served on a white plate.

5 from 1 vote

Broccoli casserole that's creamy and cheesy in the center with a buttery, crunchy topping is a family favorite and perfect for any covered dish supper.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 247kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

6 - 7 cups chopped broccoli
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
dash red pepper flakes
1 cup bread crumbs
½ cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter - cubed

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Place broccoli in a microwave safe bowl. Add ¼ cup water, cover bowl and steam broccoli for 30 seconds. Drain.
In a small bowl, mix sour cream, cheese, salt, pepper, garlic salt and red pepper. Pour mixture over cooled broccoli and mix well.
Coat baking dish with non stick cooking spray and add broccoli.
Mix together breadcrumbs with panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Dot with cubes of butter.
Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling. Let cool for 10 minutes and serve.

Notes

Recipe Variations:

- Use Greek Yogurt: To make this a bit healthier, swap half of the sour cream for Greek yogurt.

- Add Bacon or Ham: For some added protein, bacon bits or cubed ham can be mixed in.

- Try Crushed Crackers: If you don't have bread crumbs, swap them with buttery crackers, Ritz cracker crumbs, or cheese crackers for extra cheesy flavor.

To Make Ahead:

Prep this casserole ahead of time. Make according to the directions up to the point of adding the topping. Cover the casserole and place it in the refrigerator. Before baking, add the topping and butter and bake until done.

To Freeze:

Once baked and cooled, you can freeze it for up to 3 months, wrapped in foil and plastic wrap or an airtight container. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating in the oven.

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