A flavorful Fresh Broccoli Casserole recipe. This casserole is the perfect side dish for any meal, any occasion, and any weeknight. No matter what you're making, this comfort side dish will add interest to any plate.
Today, I am going to show you how to make this awesome Broccoli casserole recipe. It's so creamy, cheesy and easy to make! This casserole is filled with fresh broccoli instead of frozen broccoli and cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce. This is a great casserole dish for a potluck or Thanksgiving dinner.
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Made with Easy Ingredients and Easy to Cook:
This Broccoli Casserole is pretty similar to the old-fashioned green beans casserole because I added some fried onions as a topping. To make this side dish you will need the following ingredients:
- fresh Broccoli
- onion
- canned mushroom soup
- eggs
- mayo
- sour cream
- unsalted Butter
- salt and pepper for seasoning
- store-bought French fried onions
Even though we are going to use fresh broccoli instead of frozen, this recipe is still very quick and easy to make. Below are some of the most important steps to make the casserole:
- First, cook the broccoli
- Next, mix all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl then transfer to a large baking dish.
- Then you'll need to bake the casserole for about 30-35 minutes in the oven.
- Lastly, add toppings and cook for a few more minutes in the oven.
You can find a complete cooking instruction on the recipe card below.
How to Cook the Fresh Broccoli:
You can cook the fresh broccoli using one of the methods below. In this recipe, I just cooked the broccoli florets and placed it in boiling water.
- Boiling the broccoli - just bring salted water to a boil, add the chopped broccoli and cook for only 1 minute. Remove from the heat and drain the extra water.
- Steaming the broccoli - just place whole broccoli in a steamer basket over simmering water. Cover the steamer and steam for 5 minutes. Then chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the broccoli in the Microwave - put all chopped broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl and add about 2-3 tablespoons of water. Cover the bowl with another a microwave-safe plate and set on high for about 2-3 minutes (depending on your microwave's heat strength). Remove from the heat and drain well.
How to Choose and Store Fresh Broccoli:
- Choose broccoli heads with green florets and firm stalks. The cut ends of the stalks should be fresh and moist looking. Avoid any broccoli with yellowing florets, browning or woody stem ends.
- You can store unwashed broccoli in an open plastic bag in the fridge. Be sure to use it within 7 days.
Broccoli Casserole Storage Info and Tips:
Any casserole with eggs can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days, or in the freezer for 2-3 months. You can find more info here.
- Use a casserole dish that is both freezer-proof and oven-proof so you don't need to transfer from one container to another.
- Let the casserole to cool completely before freezing to prevent mushy and soggy broccoli.
- Cover the casserole dish with a layer of plastic wrap and aluminum foil.
- To reheat: just thaw the casserole in the refrigerator overnight and bake it at the same temperature the recipe originally called for.
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Fresh broccoli casserole
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, (divided)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) canned mushroom soup
- 2 eggs, (lightly beaten)
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup butter , (melted)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 ounces store-bought french fried onion , (use more or less according to your liking)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook, uncovered, for just 1 minute. Turn off the heat, drain into a colander and immediately place the broccoli in the ice bath to stop the cooking process for 30 seconds. Drain the broccoli again in the colander.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, soup, lightly beaten eggs, melted butter, onion, salt, pepper, mayo, and sour cream. Mix well.
- Add a cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and mix well.
- Transfer to a large greased baking dish and cook, uncovered, for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven, add about ½ cup cheddar cheese on top along with some fried onions.
- Put the casserole back into the oven and continue cooking until the top cheese is melted (for about 10 minutes).
Jeanette
Oh my gosh I'm totally doing this! My mouth is watering just looking at it and I love broccoli.
Alli Smith
Here in the south, we love our broccoli casseroles. I'm always looking for new ways to make them and yours is certainly a winner! It looks divine and I'm looking forward to making it for the family. Yum!
Brandy
I must admit that I love broccoli so your broccoli side dish casserole is something that I'm betting I would devour quickly. Going to see about using this as a side dish for our next family dinner night.
Melissa Chapman
The brocccoli casserole sounds great and is perfect for any meal. It is s good way to get your vegetables in a new and tasty way.
Amber Myers
Yum, what a tasty side dish. It looks fabulous. I've always loved broccoli. And cheese.
Ashley
My aunt makes this and I love it! Nothing beats broccoli and cheese at dinner to me.
Pam
I have never had a broccoli casserole like this before. It sounds like it would taste delicious.
cait
omg this dish is DEF something we can enjoy together this weekend- my kids LOVE broccoli so i cant wait to make it into a casserole!
Marysa
This sounds like a great way to prepare broccoli. I like the idea of using it in a casserole. I love using fresh veggies from the farmer's market this time of year.
HilLesha O'Nan
Yummy! This casserole looks pretty tasty. The autumnal season is my favorite time of year when making casseroles, so I'll have to keep this one in mind.
Gervin Khan
I love broccoli a lot and this is really a very mouthwatering recipe for me to make for the whole family. So delicious!
Ruth I
The dish looks absolutely perfect. It has a good combination of many amazing ingredients and veggies which both what I am looking for always.
Tabitha Blue
Sometimes a good side dish is the hardest thing to figure out, thanks for sharing this recipe. Looks so good!
Lynndee
Yummy! I love broccoli, however you prepare it. Now if only my husband and son would love it the same way I do. LOL.
Rachel
Yum, this looks like something my aunt used to bring to family dinners. Comfort food in a dish!
Beth
This is going to be a big hit with my family! I always appreciate the additional information about storing food and especially freezing. I think I need to make two of these, one for dinner and one to freeze.
Amy H
This looks so good. We have broccoli growing in our garden currently. I know what I'm making when the broccoli is ready to harvest.