Broccoli Cheddar Casserole: A Cheesy Comfort Dish!
A creamy and cheesy broccoli casserole topped with garlic butter pretzels, perfect for a comforting side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed garlic butter pretzels (or regular pretzels tossed in melted garlic butter)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for pretzel topping)
- Optional: 1/4 cup crispy fried onions for extra crunch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Toss the broccoli into the creamy mixture and stir until fully coated.
- Pour everything into your baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top, then add crushed garlic butter pretzels and crispy fried onions.
- Drizzle melted butter over the pretzel topping and bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the pretzels are crisp.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the cream of mushroom soup is vegetarian-friendly.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cauliflower or carrots for added nutrition.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 11g