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Broccoli Casserole Recipe

This modern take on Broccoli Casserole is made from scratch (no canned soup) focusing on fresh ingredients and lightened-up swaps, all topped with crushed Ritz crackers.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 197 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces broccoli florets or 2 packages (10 oz each frozen chopped broccoli,)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • thawed and drained (8 cups cooked)
  • 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms
  • ⅔ cup light sour cream
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups grated part-skim sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
  • 1 cup low-sodium broth (chicken or vegetable)
  • Homemade cream of mushroom soup substitute (see below)
  • 1 cup fat free milk (or unsweetened dairy-free milk)
  • 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1 large chicken bouillon such as Knorr
  • 22 crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz about 2 1/2 ounces or 1 helping cup)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
  2. Steam broccoli until tender crisp, I like to do this in the microwave 2 minutes or on the stove with 3 tablespoons water 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Prepare Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté mushrooms and garlic until softened. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring. Gradually add broth, bouillon and milk, whisking until smooth and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sour cream and let it cool.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, mix the cooked broccoli with mayo, cheddar cheese, homemade soup, and beaten eggs until well combined.
  5. Assemble Casserole: Pour the broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup of crushed buttery crackers evenly over the top. Spritz with oil.
  7. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the cracker topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3/4 cup Calories 197kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 14.5g (5%) Protein 10.5g (21%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4.5g (23%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 491.5mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10.5g (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197

% Daily Value*

Serving 3/4 cup
Calories 197kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 14.5g 5%
Protein 10.5g 21%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 491.5mg 20%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10.5g 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.