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    Broccoli Cheese Casserole

    Tender broccoli is baked in a rich, cheesy sauce and topped with a crunchy buttered cracker topping for a beloved comfort side.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 30 minCook time
    🍽 8Servings
    🏷 Side DishCategory
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    Broccoli cheese casserole rose to popularity in mid-20th-century America alongside the growing availability of canned soups and processed cheese, which made creamy, baked casseroles quick and easy for home cooks. It became a beloved potluck and holiday side dish, especially popular in the South and Midwest.

    Cheesy, creamy, and topped with a crunchy topping

    Tender broccoli is baked in a rich, cheesy sauce and topped with a crunchy buttered cracker topping for a beloved comfort side.

    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a baking dish.
    2. Steam or blanch the broccoli until just tender, about 4 minutes, then drain.
    3. Melt the butter, whisk in the flour, and cook 1 minute.
    4. Gradually whisk in the milk, simmering until thickened, then stir in the cheese and garlic powder.
    5. Combine the broccoli with the cheese sauce and pour into the baking dish.
    6. Toss the crushed crackers with melted butter, sprinkle on top, and bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Don't overcook the broccoli before baking, as it will continue to soften in the oven. Fresh broccoli holds its texture better in the casserole than frozen.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook30 min
    Servings8
    CategorySide Dish
    PublishedAugust 12, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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