Broccoli Casserole Recipe

by Megan on November 4, 2009

I have the perfect recipe that would be an excellent side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas! Six ingredients is all it takes!

Broccoli Casserole!

I’ve been making this recipe for over 32 years and can honestly say, it’s one of my very favorites. I was given this recipe from an old boyfriend’s sister. I don’t remember names anymore, but I can remember this Broccoli Casserole Recipe by heart.

Six easy ingredients is all it takes.

Just cook your broccoli and chop it up, then add the other 5 ingredients. Throw it in a pretty casserole dish and bake it till it’s brown and bubbly.

In the original directions, there was a cracker crumb sprinkled on top. I don’t usually do that.

I did it this time because I have been hooked on homemade bread crumbs and thought I would give them a try on this.

Ohhh!, after thought! What about trying French Fried Onions on top? This could/should/would replace that green bean casserole!

Makes for a pretty presentation but I’m back to the plain top. I don’t think it needs anything else, but you be the judge.

Now I’m not a gambling kind of girl, but I bet you could mix it up in the crockpot earlier in the day and cook it slow and low till it’s brown and bubbly. That way it would free up the oven for that turkey and those pies!

I made little individual ones here but I usually just make one big casserole. I serve it family style, with love and thanksgiving! Hope you enjoy!

Broccoli Casserole

1 bunch broccoli, cooked and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup Cheddar Cheese,
1 egg
Salt and Pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients in a bowl (or crockpot).
Place into a lovely dish.
Bake at 375, till brown and bubbly!
Enjoy!

More Broccoli Recipes!

Company Broccoli-3 cheese bake

Herbed Broccoli Casserole

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Broccoli Onion Casserole

Parmesan Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

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1 April November 4, 2009 at 5:58 pm: This looks delicious!!!and pretty!
2 Kim November 4, 2009 at 6:52 pm: I love broccoli casserole. My mom makes it with ritz cracker crumbs on top. I agree with you, it doesn't need the crumbs but either way it is great in my book
3 Barbara Bakes November 4, 2009 at 7:04 pm: We've been loving broccoli casserole for years too! Usually with french fried onions and sour cream instead of mayo. Love the individual dishes!
4 mickey November 4, 2009 at 7:24 pm: We make this every holiday too. Usually with Velvetta and we don't use breadcrumbs. I think I might add them next time – looks delicious!
5 Nutmeg Nanny November 4, 2009 at 10:04 pm: Hahaha I love that you don't remember the boyfriends name but only the recipe. I guess we remember the best things about our relationships
6 Donna-FFW November 4, 2009 at 11:45 pm: Oh that sounds wonderful and delicious. And so easy to make.
7 The Blonde Duck November 5, 2009 at 12:10 am: I can get Ben to eat veggies! Sweet wounded wuffles!
8 Adam November 5, 2009 at 2:02 am: I love 5 ingredient recipes. Broccoli casserole is an old fav, and I'm sure it's making its way around these holidays
9 teresa November 5, 2009 at 3:48 am: i have never had broccoli casserole before, but this looks so good! maybe my little munchkins could actually get some broccoli in their system!
10 Coleen's Recipes November 5, 2009 at 6:35 am: I've been looking for a recipe like this for the holidays, it sounds delicious. Your directions say a "bunch" of broccoli. How many pounds are you talking here (per can of mushroom soup)?
11 Katrina November 5, 2009 at 3:16 pm: Yum! You could totally go with light mayo, 2% Kraft cheese(it's good!), and 98% ff soup and lighten this up, too! The casserole sounds great!
12 stephchows November 5, 2009 at 3:28 pm: i love that you did these in individual dishes!!! totally makes it 100 times cooler that way
13 Cinnamon-Girl Reeni♥ November 5, 2009 at 3:35 pm: I love broccoli casseroles! I don't like broccoli all on its own but when you smother it and bake it then I'm all over it!
14 Cinnamon-Girl Reeni♥ November 5, 2009 at 3:35 pm: I love broccoli casseroles! I don't like broccoli all on its own but when you smother it and bake it then I'm all over it!
15 Mary November 5, 2009 at 4:58 pm: These look delicious! I also love that you have prepared individual casseroles. That's such a nice way to serve things.
16 megan November 5, 2009 at 6:57 pm: This looks great! We love broccoli at our house. My mom has a broccoli casserole recipe she found recently that I haven't gotten to try yet, but I"ll have to compare it to this one.
17 Katy ~ November 5, 2009 at 8:30 pm: Ooooh, this does look and sound delicious. If this has withstood the test of time, then I am sure I must try this. Thank you for sharing one of your food traditions.
18 Michelle November 5, 2009 at 10:27 pm: Beautiful pictures and I am starving right now!
19 Christine aka Mistress of Cakes November 5, 2009 at 10:48 pm: Love the recipe…and love the french white dishes!
20 noble pig November 6, 2009 at 12:20 am: I would lick this dish clean! Very nice.
21 Denise November 6, 2009 at 1:53 am: Love this. Alwasy looking for new side dishes. It looks so crunchy on top!!!!
22 Meal Planning with Connie November 6, 2009 at 2:38 am: This looks wonderful!! Thanks for sharing! I will definitely give it a try!!
Many blessings!
23 Deborah November 6, 2009 at 3:41 am: I think I could be happy eating just this for dinner!
24 5 Star Foodie November 6, 2009 at 4:09 am: Sounds like a fantastic side dish for any dinner party!
25 The Blonde Duck November 6, 2009 at 6:25 pm: That looks so good! I think we may need to start a new tradition!
26 Stacey November 6, 2009 at 8:43 pm: I immediately made this casserole. Like got up from the chair, and told DH I need to make this RIGHT NOW. LOL I used about 20 ounces frozen broccoli cuts (I'll use florets next time) and doubled the cheese….and I am not ashamed to say that I ate the ENTIRE thing to my pregnant self over the course of 2 days. Thanks!!
27 Julie November 6, 2009 at 10:20 pm: I don't think I've ever drooled over a broccoli recipe before. Yum!
28 Ingrid November 7, 2009 at 12:51 am: Yes! Yes! Yes!
~ingrid
29 Kevin November 8, 2009 at 3:43 pm: Those look good! Cheese and broccoli is always a great pairing!
30 Lori November 8, 2009 at 11:06 pm: Oh my- these look SO delicious!
31 Erin, Nick and Merrick November 20, 2009 at 2:10 pm: This looks amazing in the individual dishes!
32 Missy November 23, 2009 at 1:50 am: Had my parents over for dinner tonight and tried this along with an herb-stuffed pork loin. My dad, always skeptical of new recipes, could not stop saying how much he liked this. Three-helpings later he told Mom she needed to get this recipe too! Great dish!
33 Dabby March 22, 2012 at 2:15 pm: Made this recipe for supper. Wasnt a fan of it. I thought it tasted too mayo so i wish I would have scrolled on down to read the review about omitting the mayo and adding sour cream instead, Not sure if I’ll attempt it again.