Looking for a comforting dish that’s simple and satisfying? This Cheese & Broccoli Bake is the perfect option. With rich, cheesy flavors and tender broccoli, it’s a crowd-pleaser that works for any meal. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish or the star of the table, it’s sure to be a hit!
You are going to love this cheese & broccoli bake. Loaded with 3 cheeses, seasonings, and broccoli, this casserole side dish is delicious!
A family favorite, this broccoli side dish is loaded with cheesy flavor. It’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner, and tasty enough for a holiday side dish.
Yes, you can use frozen broccoli. Just make sure to thaw and drain it well before adding it to the bake to avoid excess moisture.
To prevent a watery bake, make sure to drain any excess liquid from the broccoli and avoid overcooking it before adding it to the dish.
Yes, you can assemble the dish ahead of time, cover it, and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. When you’re ready to bake, just pop it in the oven.
what Ingredients do i need to make this Cheese & Broccoli Bake
- Broccoli
- Cream cheese
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Cheese
- Seasonings
- Bread crumbs
How to Make Cheese and Broccoli Bake
Preheat the oven and prepare the casserole dish.
Steam the broccoli and set it aside in a large bowl.
Combine the cream cheese. mushroom soup. cheddar cheese. parmesan cheese and seasoning in a medium bowl.
Add the creamy mixture to the broccoli and toss until the broccoli is coated.
Add the mixture to the casserole dish and top with bread crumbs. This porcelain casserole dish set is the brand I used.
Bake for 20 minutes and then broil for another 2 minutes to allow the top to brown.
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Broccoli and Cheese Bake
Ingredients
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 10 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- Steam the broccoli for 4 minutes (using a vegetable basket and pot over the stove, or whatever method you prefer)
- Add steamed broccoli to a large bowl. Set aside.
- Combine the cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and seasonings in a medium bowl, and stir well until combined.
- Add the creamy mixture to the broccoli and gently toss until broccoli is coated.
- Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.
- Bake on the middle rack in the oven for 20 minutes, then broil on high for 2 minutes to allow topping to slightly brown.
- Enjoy!
