Southern Broccoli Casserole
- 20m Prep Time
- 30m Cook Time
- 50m Ready In
A creamy, cheesy broccoli casserole with a buttery Ritz cracker topping. This crowd-pleasing side dish uses pantry staples and is perfect for getting kids to eat their veggies.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 tbsp salted butter divided
- butter for greasing
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 frozen chopped broccoli
- 3 clove garlic minced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 Ritz crackers crushed
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 12 of 13 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 353 mg
- Iron: 1.54 mg
- Magnesium: 35.2 mg
- Phosphorus: 296 mg
- Potassium: 431 mg
- Zinc: 1.99 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 frozen chopped broccoli
- 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cup half-and-half
Prepare
- 3 1/2 tbsp salted butter, divided
- butter, for greasing
- Beat 2 large eggs
- Mince 3 clove garlic
- Dice 1 small onion
- Crush 1 Ritz crackers
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 4-quart casserole dish.
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Step 2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, mayonnaise, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, seasoning salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Stir in the frozen chopped broccoli and minced garlic, then set aside.
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Step 3.
In a medium saucepan, melt 1½ tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Step 4.
Add the all-purpose flour to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until the raw flour smell is gone, about 3 minutes.
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Step 5.
Pour in the half-and-half and cook, whisking occasionally to prevent lumps, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
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Step 6.
Fold the cream sauce into the broccoli mixture until well combined. Pour everything into the prepared casserole dish.
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Step 7.
Top the casserole with crushed Ritz crackers. Dice the remaining 2 tablespoons butter into small pieces and scatter over the top.
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Step 8.
Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.