Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Casserole

Name: Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 cup sour cream; 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1 can (6 ounces) french-fried onions, divided; 2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen broccoli florets, thawed

People who don’t even usually like broccoli casserole beg me to make this comforting broccoli cheese casserole recipe. It's similar to a classic green bean casserole, but the melted cheese just puts it over the top. —Elaine Hubbard, Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (6 ounces) french-fried onions, divided
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen broccoli florets, thawed

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large saucepan, combine soup, sour cream, 1 cup cheese and 1-1/4 cups onions; heat through over medium heat, stirring until blended, 4-5 minutes. Stir in broccoli. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and onions. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.

Test Kitchen Tips

Did you know: The Campbell’s Soup Co. first sold cream of mushroom soup in 1934.

Sharp cheddar cheese has been aged longer than regular cheddar. As cheese ages, its flavor becomes more pronounced. Using aged cheese in a recipe can add complexity and rich flavor, even to humble favorites like mac ’n’ cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 359 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Broccoli Cheese Casserole in Quick Cooking November/December 2005

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eileen344

Mar 14, 2019

I make one similar to this for a potluck every month. I do not use the sour cream. Instead of the dried onions, I use crushed Ritz crackers mixed with a cube of melted butter for the topping. It is easy to make and all the ingredients can be kept on hand.
Judy

Feb 9, 2019

I have been making this recipe for our Thanksgiving dinner for the past 45 years except instead of the cream of mushroom and sour cream I use about 3/4 can of evaporated milk. I put the lightly cooked broccoli in a 13 x 9 casserole, a little salt, 2 cups cheddar cheese spread over, and pour enough milk to come halfway up the broccoli. I bake for about 35 minutes and then sprinkle the French fried onion rings over and put back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes.
Alison

Feb 27, 2018

I liked using this as a base recipie then adding to it. I sauteed onions, garlic, butter and added the veggies to the onions (frozen corn and julienned carrots and a small broccoli crown-had them in the fridge and wanted to use them up) added salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. In separate pan did the cream of mushroom (may do cream of celery next time) then sour cream and closer to a cup and half of cheese then added a few handfuls of spinach and the crunchy onions. Cooked two cups of whole wheat penne then combined everything in a casserole dish topped with cheese and crunchy onions. Super tasty!
Sarah

Jan 17, 2018

Amount of sour cream took over the taste (and smell) of this recipe. May be using half may have changed things?
Douglas

Jan 10, 2018

This is a favorite recipe with my family. The sour cream is the secret ingredient. I used frozen egg noodles and Pacific cream of chicken sauteed onion and mushrooms.
Djbyrd2

Dec 20, 2017

Very good casserole and simple to pit tovether!!
Yvonne

Dec 17, 2017

This is a good recipe. It is Green Bean Casserole using broccoli instead of green beans.
Deborah

Nov 24, 2017

Made this today as written, except with fresh broccoli. Everybody loved it! Will be my 'go-to' broccoli casserole from now on.
nshar

Aug 19, 2017

Very delicious !
_nlfPA

Jun 19, 2017

I made this for Christmas and everyone loved it.I have been making it ever since.