5 from 9 votes
Broccoli Cheese Casserole Recipe
Strike that balance of nutrition and indulgence with this easy Broccoli Cheese Casserole Recipe—a hearty mix of rich cheddar, creamy chicken soup, and vibrant broccoli florets.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
266 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large heads broccoli cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely diced, small
- 2 egg
- ½ cup mayonnaise low-fat
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated; divided
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup Ritz crackers crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 5 minutes. Remove from the water, drain, and pat dry.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the onions. Sauté for 5 minutes, until they are fragrant. Set aside.
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl, then add the cooked onion, mayonnaise, chicken soup, and 1 ½ cups of the grated cheddar. Mix together.
- Add the drained broccoli into a casserole dish and cover with the egg mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese and the crushed crackers on top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until cooked through.
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Notes
- Blanch the broccoli to retain that vibrant green color and remove any bitterness.
- Experiment with your cheese, like a blend of sharp cheddar and Parmesan or a fancy Gruyère.
- Choose a low-sodium, high-quality cream of chicken soup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
604mg
(25%)
Potassium
87mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
411IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
226mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 604mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 411IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 226mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.