Easy Broccoli Casserole

SERVES: 8

COOK TIME: 11 Min

What a smart way to get everybody to eat their veggies! Easy Broccoli Casserole is bathed in a Cheddar Cheese and creamy mushroom soup sauce, making it a perfect side dish for any of your favorite main courses.

What You'll Need

2 (12-ounce) packages fresh broccoli florets (see Note)
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 (10-3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons Italian bread crumbs

What to Do

Coat a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Add broccoli and broth, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and microwave on high for 7 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients except bread crumbs; stir well then spoon over broccoli mixture and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes, until heated through and broccoli is tender.

This is such a great go-along with so many main dishes! Recently, our Test Kitchen served it up with our Baked Rosemary Chicken. Yum!

Note

Using broccoli florets shortens this cooking time. They're sold fresh or frozen and are really convenient for a quick weeknight side dish.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 128
Calories from Fat 67
Total Fat 7.5g 11 %
Saturated Fat 2.3g 11 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 5.1g 10 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 9.9mg 3 %
Sodium 493mg 21 %
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
Sugars 2.2g 0 %

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farmerzdtr

Nov 12, 2015

Can I use something besides cream of mushroom soup?

Test Kitchen Team

Nov 13, 2015

Great question! Yes, you can use another flavor of cream soup, like broccoli or chicken, or try a can of cheddar cheese soup. Enjoy!

filomenaluis 54597 96

May 21, 2013

In the oven version I am confused as to what to do with the broth. It says to boil and cook broccoli in water. Am I to cook the broccoli in the broth?

Luckyladyx

Mar 31, 2013

I too prefer not to use the microwave. Than you.

El1421207

Nov 30, 2011

Can this broccoli recipe be adapted to oven cooking I prefer not to microwave. Thanks,

klmurray15

Aug 04, 2012

Alternate oven method for Easy Broccoli Casserole 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Bring the chicken broth to a boil. Cook broccoli in the water for 1 minute, Drain and set aside. 3. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the soup, cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted. Add the broccoli and red bell peppers to the sauce and toss to coat. 4.Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, cover and bake for 20 minutes. 5. Remove cover, sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over casserole, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until bread crumbs are browned.

Camel

Feb 14, 2011

This is so easy to make and so good on a cold day here in New York. Thanks for sharing your recipes with us. Annie in New York