Description
If you’re looking for a creamy, cheesy, veggie-packed side dish that doubles as comfort food, this Creamy French Onion Broccoli Cheese Casserole is exactly what you need. It combines crisp-tender broccoli, gooey cheddar, a savory creamy base, and a golden topping of crunchy French-fried onions. Perfect for easy dinners, holiday gatherings, or as a quick make-ahead meal idea, it’s a recipe that both kids and adults devour. This dish fits right into the world of quick dinner ideas, healthy comfort food, and easy casserole recipes that everyone loves.
Ingredients
4 cups broccoli florets
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups French-fried onions
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. If using fresh broccoli, blanch in boiling water for 2–3 minutes, then cool in ice water. Drain well.
3. In a large bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Stir the broccoli into the creamy mixture until well-coated.
5. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish evenly.
6. Top with the French-fried onions.
7. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbling and golden on top.
8. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
If using frozen broccoli, be sure to thaw and pat dry to avoid watery casserole.
For a homemade twist, sauté mushrooms with garlic and a splash of cream to replace canned soup.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you’d like a bit of heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: broccoli cheese casserole, easy dinner, creamy broccoli casserole, holiday side dish, vegetarian casserole, comfort food