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Broccoli Casserole

Broccoli Casserole Recipe

5 from 8 votes
This modern take on Broccoli Casserole is made from scratch (no canned soup) focusing on fresh ingredients and lightened-up swaps, all topped with crushed Ritz crackers.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 10 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces broccoli florets or 2 packages (10 oz each frozen chopped broccoli,)
  • thawed and drained (8 cups cooked)
  • ⅔ cup light sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ cups grated part-skim sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
  • Homemade cream of mushroom soup substitute (see below)
  • 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 22 crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz about 2 1/2 ounces or 1 helping cup)

Soup Replacement:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup low-sodium broth (chicken or vegetable)
  • 1 cup fat free milk (or unsweetened dairy-free milk)
  • 1 large chicken bouillon such as Knorr

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
  • Steam broccoli until tender crisp, I like to do this in the microwave 2 minutes or on the stove with 3 tablespoons water 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Prepare Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté mushrooms and garlic until softened. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring. Gradually add broth, bouillon and milk, whisking until smooth and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sour cream and let it cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix the cooked broccoli with mayo, cheddar cheese, homemade soup, and beaten eggs until well combined.
  • Assemble Casserole: Pour the broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of crushed buttery crackers evenly over the top. Spritz with oil.
  • Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the cracker topping is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 3/4 cup, Calories: 197kcal, Carbohydrates: 14.5g, Protein: 10.5g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 4.5g, Cholesterol: 58mg, Sodium: 491.5mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 10.5g
- WW Points: 6