Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
Cheesy Broccoli Casserole is creamy, comforting, and loaded with flavor—perfect for veggie lovers and picky eaters alike.
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all‑purpose flour or gluten‑free flour
- 1 ½ cups milk dairy or plant‑based
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat & prep: Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Grease a 9x9‑inch baking dish.
- Cook aromatics: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened (2–3 min).
- Make sauce: Stir in flour and cook 1 min. Gradually whisk in milk, bringing to a simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar until melted.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix broccoli, cheese sauce, Parmesan, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble & top: Transfer to the baking dish. If using, sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly on top.
- Bake: Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Rest & serve: Let sit 5 minutes before serving.