Southern Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Name: Southern Broccoli Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
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)

7/28/17

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:

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