This has got to be the best Southern Broccoli Casserole Recipe EVER! It makes the perfect side dish, and yes this is a broccoli casserole with Ritz crackers!
Omg, I’ve been craving a good old fashioned broccoli casserole, you know like a southern one. NOT the broccoli casserole with cream of mushroom soup. I mean if you dig it, that’s fine- but that’s not what we’re making here. In this post we’re making a super creamy cheesy broccoli casserole southern style! Although this recipe will be completely homemade, this is a easy broccoli casserole. I will practically be holding your hand throughout this recipe, so don’t be scared! We’re going to cook this amazing broccoli casserole together.
FYI this is a meatless broccoli casserole. Therefore don’t expect it to be a broccoli casserole with chicken. Nor will it be broccoli casserole with rice. I don’t want you to think that this is going to be a super healthy broccoli casserole either( because we will be using lots of cheese, and etc) . This is a comfort food recipe, that should be enjoyed occasionally… You know like during the holidays, or for Sunday supper.
So now that I’ve done all my chit chat – let’s get to this southern broccoli casserole recipe!
In a large bowl, you’re going to combine sharp cheddar cheese, eggs, and mayo. Then mix, until everything is well combined.
Next we’re going to toss in some frozen broccoli florets. If you want to use fresh broccoli you certainly can!
Melt down some salted butter in a saucepan, over medium heat.
sauté some diced onions, then sprinkle in some all purpose flour.
Seriously, isn’t the smell of melted butter & onions intoxicating? Admit it.. It is!
Combine the broccoli mixture, seasonings, onions, and melted butter.
Lightly butter a medium sized casserole dish ( an 8×8 will work), and pour in the broccoli mixture.
Next top the casserole with crushed Ritz crackers, and chopped butter.
Bake the broccoli casserole, and when it comes out….
SERIOUSLY, HOW AMAZING DOES THIS LOOK?! ( FYI I’M SCREAMING, SO THAT’S WHY THIS IS IN CAPS!!!)
WAIT…. Take another look!
And another one ( In my Biggie Smalls voice)!
And another one….( still in my Biggie voice)
So by this time, if you’re human, you’re mouth is watering. I will stop teasing you at this point, and I will share my the recipe for this amazing southern broccoli casserole. Before we get into the recipe, make sure you check out these recipes as well:
- Corn Pudding Casserole
- Best Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese
- Soul Food Macaroni and Cheese
- Fried Cabbage
- Soul Food Collard Greens
- Southern Smothered Turkey Wings
- Baked Candied Yams ( The best dang yams you will ever make & eat!!)
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Southern Broccoli Casserole
Ingredients
- 20 oz bag of frozen broccoli
- 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 3 1/2 tbsp salted butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cup half & half which is half milk , half cream
- 1 package of Ritz crackers crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Combine the eggs, mayo, salt, pepper, and cheese in a large mixing bowl, and mix.
- Next add in the broccoli, and garlic, then set the bowl to the side.
- In a medium sized saucepan, melt 1 & 1/2 tbsp of butter over medium heat.
- Now add in the onions and saute' until the onions are translucent.
- Add in the all purpose flour, and stir.
- Pour the half & half into the saucepan, and cook for 5 minutes, or until it thickens.
- Next, add the thickened sauce into the mixing bowl with the other ingredients.
- Fold the ingredients.
- Lightly butter a medium sized casserole dish, then pour in the casserole mixture.
- Dice the remaining tbsp of butter in small pieces.
- Top the casserole off with the crushed crackers, then top with the diced butter.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Sounds and looks so yummy! One question, regarding the half and half in the ingredients list, how much half and half? It states: 2 1/2 but of what? Tablespoons, cups, etc. Please advise. Thank you!
Hi Marcie! It’s 2 1/2 cups of half & half 🙂
Thank you!!!
I love any thing with broccoli and cheese and I know this dish is mouthwatering, however…
In your Ingredients list you state “2½ half & half ( which is half milk , half cream)”.
2 1/2 cups? tsp.? tbsp.? and it is not stated in the instructions when this half & half is added.
Please let me know about the half & half.
Thank You.
Hi Judy!It’s 2 1/2 cups of half & half
I love any thing with broccoli and cheese and I know this dish is mouthwatering, however…
In your Ingredients list you state “2½ half & half ( which is half milk , half cream)”.
2 1/2 cups? tsp.? tbsp.? and it is not stated in the instructions when this half & half is added.
Please let me know about the half & half.
Thank You.
It’s 2 1/2 cups of half & half
This is the BEST broccoli recipe ever. It is up there with Broccoli Cornbread. No soup, rice or meat….just good old cheesy, cracker-y, butter-y broccoli deliciousness! YUM! Pinned. Thanks for sharing. Have a fun weekend.
Broccoli cornbread?! I gotta try it!!
Is that 2 1/2 cups of half and half?
It’s 2 1/2 cups of half & half
Rosie
How much 1/2 & 1/2 and what do you do with it?
Thank You
It’s 2 1/2 cups of half & half
Rosie I am HUNGRY now! I want to make this but it says 2 1/2 what…cups of half & half? It doesn’t say and I want to make this now. I use so many of your recipes. You and I cook a lot alike. I enjoy seeing your new recipes pop us in my email. Thank you for sharing and being an online friend!! Have a blessed day my friend!
Hi Sandy! It’s 2 1/2 cups of half & half
Hi Rosie,
WHEN do you add the half half?
Thank you.
Hello, I fixed the directions. Please take a look 🙂
This was soooooooo delicious!!!! Me and my inner greedy self are FULL & HAPPY!!!!
LOL! So glad that you liked the recipe! XOXO
Can I use 1/2 c sour cream and 1/2 c mayo vs. 1 cup of Mayo?
Thanks-
Donna
For best results stick to the recipe listed 🙂
Hi Rosie… can you make this the day before and then sprinkle the crackers on and bake it the next day? I do that with green bean casserole but mine doesnt have eggs or mayonaisse.
I’d make it the day of 🙂
No need to cook the broccoli in advance…just add it frozen? If so, a huge win!
Nope! No need to cook the broccoli before 🙂
My grandkids are allergic to eggs. Can I use a different binder instead? I really want to make this but they can’t eat it as is. I was thinking maybe milk or extra mayo?
I can’t think of anything right off the top. But if they’re allergic to eyes, you can’t use mayo either – since mayo is made of eggs. Sorry.
Absolutely delicious! I did make a few changes since my husband and I are older and need to watch our weight. I used fat free Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise and 1% milk instead of half & half. It was great even with the substitutions. Thanks for sharing you cooking talents!