Paula Deen's Broccoli Casserole Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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"On the day before Thanksgiving I got a frantic call from my best friend. She needed Paula Deen's Broccoli Casserole recipe! I looked on Zaar and couldn't find it so I am posting it now. She says it is the BEST broccoli casserole. I have to take her word for it since I haven't made it."

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Ready In:
45mins

Ingredients:
7
Serves:

8

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ingredients

  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 eggs, light beaten
  • 2 cups crackers, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli, mayonnaise, cheese, soup and eggs.
  • Mix well.
  • Place the mixture in pan.
  • Top with crushed crackers and pour the melted butter evenly over crackers.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until set and browned.

Questions & Replies

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  1. Can you prepare everything ahead of time beside the cracker topping and freeze? If so, do you allow to thaw before baking?

    slhutchins7

  2. I’m making this with French fried onions on top. I hope that’s ok and won’t ruin the recipe. Will let y’all know. (I drizzled danish creamery butter on top).

    Kenneth K.

  4. What kind of crackers would be best?

    Barbara P.

  5. If I use fresh broccoli, should I steam it or leave it raw?

    loucbrown

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Reviews

  1. Easy, filling, and delicious!!! I used Recipe #278160 in place the cream of mushroom, 1 egg, extra cheese, and about 2/3 a sleeve of whole wheat Ritz crackers. I actually forgot to melt some butter on top, but that didn't seem to affect anything :) I also had 1 poached chicken breast in the fridge, so I shredded that and added it into the dish. I served this with some cooked brown rice and a salad. This is going into the recipe box; thanks, Mary!

    unmistakable1

  2. add small onion saluted in butter- use a sweeter Mayo ( so it will add favor instead of grease), use frozen broccoli and don't cook it before hand. Make it the day before (not cooked) keep over night in refrig. and use cheese on top instead of crackers. I have been making this for 28 years. I always have to make 2 pans so other can take some home.

    tanyansons

  3. This was great! I added penne pasta to mine!

    • Paula Deen's Broccoli Casserole Recipe - Food.com (18)

    Robert R.

  4. This was very good but I found the mayonnaise taste overwhelming and I cut the mayo by at last a third. Next time I make this, I will either omit the mayo altogether or put in no more than 1/4 cup.

    Mosaic girl

  5. Good basic recipe, but cream of mushroom soup? Really? If I want that many chemicals in my meals, I douse it in RoundUp. Too much MSG. Just saute some fresh sliced mushrooms in the same butter, add a half cup of sour cream, and delete the mayo. MUCH better and you taste both the mushrooms and the broccoli, not some chemically-laden soup.

    Arydell H.

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Tweaks

  1. Delicious! I used 1/2 cup mayo and 1/2 cup sour cream (instead of 1 cup mayo), used one can cream of chicken soup (instead of two cans mushroom soup), one cup of cooked rice, and onion powder to taste. Huge hit with the 13 year old grandson. Oh, and did steamed fresh broccoli florets 4 minutes, then chopped before adding, instead of frozen.

    Janet J.

  2. I use a can of cream of broccoli instead of mushroom soup.

    Thomas W.

  3. I cut the Mayo in half and added sour cream . I changed the mushroom soup to cream of chicken. It's amazing. I make it every pot luck it's requested.

    nicegrandma850

  4. This is the BEST!!! I have to make it for every family get-together. I definitely half the mayo as others have suggested. I use a can condensed broccoli cheddar soup instead of cream of mushroom and I use Cheezit crackers instead of Ritz. I have tried multiple variations and this seems to be the favorite. You seriously can not mess this recipe up, it's so good!!!

    Kellyalbertson1

  5. Great recipe if you add some fresh ingredients. Wash 2 large heads (discard stems) of broccoli, cut into florets and microwave, covered (Vented plastic wrap), for 3 min. in your baking dish. In 2 Tbsp. of butter, saute 1 C each chopped mushrooms and diced onions until softened. Add to broccoli in pan with cheese, soup, mayo (not eggs), mix and top with crackers and butter. Bake as directed. Happy Holidays and Stay safe!

    Patricia H.

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How to make Paula Deen's broccoli casserole? ›

directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, mayonnaise, cheese, soup and eggs.
  4. Mix well.
  5. Place the mixture in pan.
  6. Top with crushed crackers and pour the melted butter evenly over crackers.
  7. Bake for 35 minutes or until set and browned.

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Is it better to use fresh or frozen broccoli in a casserole? ›

Fresh vegetables contain less water

Frozen vegetables release moisture as they cook and when they're used in a casserole that moisture has nowhere to go but into your dish. If you want your casserole to have the best texture, it's best to use fresh vegetables.

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What is broccoli casserole made of? ›

Broccoli of course, then bacon, flour, milk, cream, eggs, cheddar cheese, a little Dijon, salt, and lots of freshly cracked black pepper. The tricks to this broccoli cheese casserole are to: Pre-cook the broccoli florets a bit so they cook up tender in the casserole.

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How do you make Paula Deen's squash casserole? ›

In separate medium size skillet, sauté the sliced onion in butter for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and, using a large bowl, add squash, onions, sour cream, Paula Deen's House Seasoning and sharp cheddar cheese. Pour mixture into a buttered casserole dish and top with cracker crumbs. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

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How do you make a casserole taste better? ›

Try different herbs for added flavour: sage or lemon thyme work wonderfully well. For a meatier casserole, add chopped sausage or pancetta when cooking the chicken. Stir wholegrain mustard through the casserole at the end of cooking (to taste); this is especially good if you have sausage in the casserole.

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Why is my broccoli casserole watery? ›

The mistake: It comes out soupy or watery

What goes wrong: If your casserole is full of raw vegetables, you can end up with a watery mess as they release their natural juices.

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Do you cook vegetables before putting in casserole? ›

Soft vegetables like broccoli can be quickly par-cooked (aka blanched). If you are using hard vegetables like potatoes or carrots or other hardy root vegetables, you'll want to par-cook for longer. Often a quick 2-5 minutes in the microwave will just give them that great head-start.

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What is the appropriate cooking method for broccoli and why? ›

Broccoli can be eaten raw, but blanching it quickly in boiling water helps give it a more crisp-tender texture and bring out its flavor. Broccoli can also be steamed, sautéed, and roasted. You could even throw long spears on the grill!

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What are 5 components of a casserole? ›

So what's inside? Let's talk anatomy: A standard dinner casserole usually includes a protein, a starch, a vegetable, a sauce (or other binding ingredient), and cheese.

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What is the main ingredient in a casserole? ›

In the United States, a casserole or hot dish is typically a baked food with three main components: pieces of meat (such as chicken or ground meat) or fish (such as tuna) or other protein (such as beans or tofu), various chopped or canned vegetables (such as green beans or peas), and a starchy binder (such as flour, ...

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How long does broccoli casserole last in the fridge? ›

Store in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the oven or in the microwave.

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What is Paula Deen's cooking style? ›

Paula Deen (born January 19, 1947, Albany, Georgia, U.S.) is an American chef who popularized the cuisine of the American South through restaurants, cookbooks, and television programs.

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Why cook squash cut-side down? ›

Putting it cut-side down creates a sort-of steam chamber for the flesh, helping it cook faster and retain moisture (no dried out squash here!). If you've added oil to the flesh before cooking, it will brown nicely where it's in contact with the sheet pan.

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What squash is best for baking? ›

Hubbard Squash

Its dry flesh is fine-grained, orange, and sweet, and it's best baked or boiled. The thick skin on a hubbard squash can be extremely hard and difficult to peel; on the plus side, that means it can keep for a very long time (up to eight months), and makes it well suited to stuffing and baking.

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How do you make a casserole not soggy? ›

Just because your casserole is starting to look a bit soupy doesn't mean it's beyond saving. In fact, all you need to do is add some pasta noodles or grains to your base. This trick works for the simple reason that both types of ingredients soak up water as they cook.

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