Southern Broccoli Casserole Recipe
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!
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 20 oz bag of frozen broccoli
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 1/2 tbsp salted butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups half & half
Ritz Topping:
- 1 roll of Ritz crackers crushed
- 2 tbsp salted butter cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Combine the eggs, mayo, salt, pepper, and cheese in a large mixing bowl, and mix.1 cup mayonnaise, 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper
- Next, add in the broccoli and garlic, mix, then set the bowl to the side.2 tsp minced garlic, 20 oz bag of frozen broccoli
- In a medium-sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.1 1/2 tbsp salted butter
- Now add in the onions and saute until the onions are translucent.1 small onion
- Add in the all purpose flour, and stir.1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
- Pour the half & half into the saucepan and cook for 5 minutes or until it thickens.2 1/2 cups half & half
- Next, add the thickened sauce into the mixing bowl with the other ingredients and fold to combine.
- Lightly butter a medium-sized casserole dish, then pour in the casserole mixture.
- Dice the remaining butter into small pieces.2 tbsp salted butter
- Top the casserole off with the crushed crackers, then top with the diced butter.1 roll of Ritz crackers
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until golden brown.