How long does broccoli cheese take to cook?

About 30 minutes at 350°F, plus 5 minutes for prep.

How long can you keep broccoli casserole in the fridge?

Store it in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Drain the broccoli well and avoid overcooking it.

No more than 2 hours at room temperature before refrigerating.

Creamy, cheesy Broccoli Cheese Casserole with a buttery cracker crunch. Make-ahead friendly and perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy family dinner.

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4 cups chopped broccoli

1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup

1 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip (or substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt)

1/4 cup melted butter (1/2 stick)

2 large eggs, slightly beaten

1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 1/2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Steam broccoli for 5 minutes until fork-tender, then chop into bite-sized pieces.

3. In a bowl, combine broccoli, soup, mayo, butter, eggs, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

4. Stir in 3/4 cup of the cheese.

5. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and pour in the mixture.

6. Top with the remaining 3/4 cup of cheese and crushed crackers.

7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and topping is golden brown.

Use fresh or frozen broccoli; if frozen, thaw before use to prevent excess moisture.

Microwaving broccoli with a bit of water and plastic wrap can speed up prep.

For extra crisp topping, add crackers just before baking.

Casserole can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days unbaked, or frozen (without cracker topping) for up to 3 months.

Allow frozen casserole to thaw in the fridge for 24 hours before baking and adding cracker topping.