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Southern Broccoli Casserole Recipe

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!Creamy southern broccoli casserole topped with a crunchy layer served in a white serving dish. The perfect comfort food!

A Classic Southern Broccoli Casserole Recipe!

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!

Cheddar cheese, eggs and creamy mayo in a glass mixing bowl. Get ready for the creamiest broccoli casserole!

In a large bowl, you’re going to combine sharp cheddar cheese, eggs, and mayo. Then mix, until everything is well combined.

Frozen broccoli in a glass mixing bowl. This casserole is very easy to whip together.

Next we’re going to toss in some frozen broccoli florets. If you want to use fresh broccoli you certainly can!

Golden brown butter melting in a skillet. Southern Broccoli Casserole is the ultimate comfort meal!

Melt down some salted butter in a saucepan, over medium heat.

Translucent onions sautéing in golden brown butter topped with a spoonful of fluffy flour. This southern broccoli casserole smells so good while cooking!

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!

Tender broccoli and melted tangy cheese in a creamy sauce. This southern broccoli casserole is bursting with flavor!

Combine the broccoli mixture, seasonings, onions, and melted butter.

Broccoli casserole topped with crispy crackers and dots of golden butter in a classic white baking dish. This meal is velvety, creamy and filling.

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….

Creamy southern broccoli casserole topped with a crunchy layer served in a white casserole dish. This meal will become a family favorite!

SERIOUSLY, HOW AMAZING DOES THIS LOOK?! ( FYI I’M SCREAMING, SO THAT’S WHY THIS IS IN CAPS!!!)

WAIT…. Take another look!

Creamy broccoli casserole topped with golden buttery crackers served in a white baking dish. Flecks of melted cheddar cheese and heads of tender broccoli are peeking through. This is a must-have at any family gathering!

And another one ( In my Biggie Smalls voice)!

This forkful of southern broccoli casserole is creamy, tender and crunchy! The ultimate comfort food.

And another one….( still in my Biggie voice)

While you’re here, check out some of my other casserole recipes!

SOUTHERN BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

FOUR CHEESE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

SOUTHERN SQUASH CASSEROLE

EASY TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE

Creamy Broccoli Casserole topped with crunchy buttery crackers in a white serving dish. This recipe is a great side for any holiday meal!

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

Crunchy broccoli, velvety cheese, creamy sauce and a crunchy topping create this crowd-pleasing side dish. It's so simple, budget-friendly and full of flavor!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Keyword comfort meal, Southern Broccoli Casserole
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 -8
Author I Heart Recipes

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.

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Comments

  1. Marcie Loffredo says

    July 28, 2017 at 5:30 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 28, 2017 at 8:46 am

      Hi Marcie! It’s 2 1/2 cups of half & half 🙂

      Reply
    • Marcie Loffredo says

      July 28, 2017 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      Thank you!!!

      Reply
  2. Judy Tibbs says

    July 28, 2017 at 6:12 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 28, 2017 at 8:48 am

      Hi Judy!It’s 2 1/2 cups of half & half

      Reply
  3. Judy Tibbs says

    July 28, 2017 at 6:13 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 28, 2017 at 8:51 am

      It’s 2 1/2 cups of half & half

      Reply
  4. Mary says

    July 28, 2017 at 6:30 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 28, 2017 at 8:52 am

      Broccoli cornbread?! I gotta try it!!

      Reply
  5. Gary says

    July 28, 2017 at 7:32 am

    Is that 2 1/2 cups of half and half?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 28, 2017 at 8:55 am

      It’s 2 1/2 cups of half & half

      Reply
  6. Warren Taylor says

    July 28, 2017 at 8:02 am

    Rosie

    How much 1/2 & 1/2 and what do you do with it?

    Thank You

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 28, 2017 at 8:55 am

      It’s 2 1/2 cups of half & half

      Reply
  7. Sandy Scott says

    July 28, 2017 at 8:03 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 28, 2017 at 8:57 am

      Hi Sandy! It’s 2 1/2 cups of half & half

      Reply
  8. Judy Tibbs says

    July 28, 2017 at 9:19 am

    Hi Rosie,
    WHEN do you add the half half?
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 28, 2017 at 9:40 am

      Hello, I fixed the directions. Please take a look 🙂

      Reply
  9. Takella says

    July 28, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    This was soooooooo delicious!!!! Me and my inner greedy self are FULL & HAPPY!!!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 28, 2017 at 8:25 pm

      LOL! So glad that you liked the recipe! XOXO

      Reply
      • Donna says

        October 13, 2017 at 9:23 am

        4 stars
        Can I use 1/2 c sour cream and 1/2 c mayo vs. 1 cup of Mayo?
        Thanks-
        Donna

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          October 13, 2017 at 9:24 am

          For best results stick to the recipe listed 🙂

          Reply
  10. Dawn says

    November 10, 2017 at 5:59 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 10, 2017 at 9:21 am

      I’d make it the day of 🙂

      Reply
  11. Molly says

    November 16, 2017 at 4:11 am

    No need to cook the broccoli in advance…just add it frozen? If so, a huge win!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 16, 2017 at 9:16 am

      Nope! No need to cook the broccoli before 🙂

      Reply
  12. Linda Miller says

    November 18, 2017 at 9:43 am

    5 stars
    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?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 18, 2017 at 12:48 pm

      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.

      Reply
  13. Ann says

    November 24, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    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!

    Reply
  14. AJ says

    December 23, 2020 at 7:34 am

    I would like to double the recipe. Do I need to increase the oven temperature or the cooking time?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 23, 2020 at 11:56 am

      Keep the heat the same. If anything just add an additional 10 minutes, and make sure that you have a big enough dish 😉

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        December 23, 2020 at 12:21 pm

        Wow, thank you for responding! That’s exactly what I was going to do

        Reply

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