Best 7 Aunt Evelyns Broccoli Casserole Recipes

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**Aunt Evelyn's Broccoli Casserole: A Classic Comfort Dish with a Modern Twist**

Indulge in a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to Aunt Evelyn's Broccoli Casserole, a timeless classic beloved for its creamy, cheesy goodness and vibrant broccoli florets. This versatile dish has captivated taste buds for generations, and our article delves into its origins, variations, and the secrets behind its enduring popularity. Discover the traditional recipe passed down through generations, featuring a luscious blend of broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, and crispy breadcrumbs. Explore creative twists that add a contemporary flair, such as roasted garlic, sautéed mushrooms, or a hint of spice. Vegetarian and vegan adaptations are also presented, ensuring everyone can savor this comforting casserole. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you towards creating a perfect broccoli casserole that will delight your family and friends.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Aunt Evelyn's Broccoli Casserole:** Experience the original recipe that has stood the test of time, featuring a creamy sauce, tender broccoli, and a golden brown breadcrumb topping.

2. **Roasted Garlic Broccoli Casserole:** Elevate the classic casserole with the addition of roasted garlic, infusing it with a savory and aromatic depth of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds.

3. **Sautéed Mushroom Broccoli Casserole:** Embrace the umami-rich goodness of sautéed mushrooms, which add an earthy and meaty texture to the casserole, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

4. **Spicy Broccoli Casserole:** Introduce a touch of heat to the classic dish with a sprinkle of chili flakes or cayenne pepper, adding a subtle spiciness that complements the creamy and cheesy sauce.

5. **Vegetarian Broccoli Casserole:** Transform the beloved casserole into a meatless masterpiece by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and incorporating a variety of colorful vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots.

6. **Vegan Broccoli Casserole:** Create a plant-based version of the classic casserole using vegan butter, plant-based milk, and dairy-free cheese alternatives, ensuring everyone can indulge in its cheesy goodness.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

AUNT MILLIE'S BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



Aunt Millie's Broccoli Casserole image

This is a family favorite for holidays and get-togethers! This recipe has been passed down in our family for years because it's so cheesy and delicious!

Provided by KAYLEEW

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Broccoli Casserole Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 heads fresh broccoli, chopped
1 ½ cups shredded American cheese
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups crushed, seasoned croutons

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli in the boiling water for 1 minute. Drain, and set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the cheese, cream of mushroom soup, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted. Add the broccoli, stirring to coat. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Mix in the croutons, and sprinkle over the broccoli mixture.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the topping is browned and broccoli is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 27.7 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 972.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



Broccoli Casserole image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup blue cheese dressing
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Flavor Pack from Ramen
6 cups broccoli, peeled stems and heads, chopped and blanched in salted water
12 ounces sliced mushrooms, Sauteed in 1 tablespoon butter
1 package chicken flavored Ramen noodles, broken up

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl combine mayonnaise, yogurt, cheddar cheese, blue cheese dressing, eggs, salt, pepper, and flavor pack from noodles. In a separate bowl combine broccoli, mushrooms, and broken noodles then toss together wet mixture and vegetables to evenly coat. Place in an 8 by 8-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non- stick cooking spray and cook for 45 minutes covered. Then remove cover and bake for additional 15 minutes to brown. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

AUNT ANNE'S BROCCOLI-CHEESE RICE CASSEROLE



Aunt Anne's Broccoli-Cheese Rice Casserole image

This is everyone's favorite casserole, not least because on Thanksgiving Day it's the only rice dish on the table (and my Korean family loves rice). When my cousin Becky finally learned how to make broccoli-cheese rice casserole from her Aunt Anne, whose Southern food I always thought tasted so good, she usually made two vats of it because it's the one dish everyone wants leftovers of. (It also happens to reheat especially well-a key requirement for any Thanksgiving side dish, in my book.) What I love most is how much this recipe has changed over time. I call it Aunt Anne's Broccoli-Cheese Rice Casserole because she's the catalyst for the dish, but really it's "Eric's interpretation of Becky's Broccoli-Cheese Rice Casserole, which she maybe learned from her mother, Julia, who learned it from her sister Anne." Like a game of telephone, the recipe has been tweaked and misremembered, and now tastes like a mere version of that first casserole we had as kids, which is fine because we're not kids anymore. And I love that. This kind of culinary evolution is what defines Thanksgiving for me. As for the broccoli, sometimes I like to use only florets because that's my favorite part of the vegetable, but my mother likes it the way Aunt Anne makes it, which was often with frozen chopped broccoli (stems and everything). The original had Velveeta cheese, as well, but I enjoy the sharpness of cheddar and the ease of ready shredded cheese, which is what I call for here.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 medium red onion, diced
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 slices white sandwich bread (about 4 ounces), crusts removed and cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups cooked white rice, fresh, day-old, or cold
20 ounces frozen chopped broccoli (do not thaw)
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup whole milk, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish with softened butter.
  • In a large skillet, melt the 1 stick of butter over medium high heat. Add the onion, sprinkle with the sugar, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is slightly caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add the bread to the buttery onions, increase the heat to medium, and sauté until slightly toasted, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • In your biggest bowl, use your hands to toss together the rice, frozen broccoli, cheddar, sour cream, milk, 2 teaspoons salt, and the buttery onion-bread mixture until well mixed. Spread evenly into the greased baking dish. (You can make this ahead up to this point; see Cook's Note.)
  • Bake the casserole until bubbling, warmed through, and slightly browned at the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

AUNT PAT'S BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



Aunt Pat's Broccoli Casserole image

I love quick and easy recipes. I work night shift and my daughter goes to U.A.F so easy simple meals work best for us. We take turns cooking depending on who is home. This dish is yummy.

Provided by Elaine Carstensen

Categories     Vegetables

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 bag(s) (20 oz) frozen broccoli cooked and drained
2 c sour cream
1 pkg dry onion soup mix
3/4 c shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray a casserole dish with non stick spray.
  • 2. Mix broccoli, sour cream and onion soup mix. spread in casserole dish and top with cheddar cheese
  • 3. bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Enjoy!

AWESOME BROCCOLI-CHEESE CASSEROLE



Awesome Broccoli-Cheese Casserole image

My mom used to make this easy recipe every Thanksgiving when I was little. We kids could never get enough! It was our very favorite Thanksgiving vegetable. If you have children, or have some coming to visit you as guests this Thanksgiving, I guarantee that they will eat (and enjoy) this veggie dish! Even though I rarely cook with canned condensed soups, I still make this yummy broccoli casserole during the holiday season. It's fabulous with a Christmas ham and potatoes au gratin too. Mmmmmmm!

Provided by Stacy M. Polcyn

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Broccoli Casserole Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup onions, chopped
3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 dash paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together condensed soup, mayonnaise, egg and onions.
  • Place frozen broccoli into a very large mixing bowl. (I like to use my large stainless steel bowl to mix this recipe thoroughly.) Break up the frozen broccoli. Using a rubber spatula, scrape soup-mayonnaise mixture on top of broccoli, and mix well. Sprinkle on cheese, and mix well. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish, and smooth top of casserole. Season with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 63.5 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 618.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

AUNT PAMS BROCOLLI CHEESE CASSAROLE



Aunt Pams Brocolli Cheese Cassarole image

Every year my aunt would make this recipe. When I was a teenager she handed over the recipe to me and I took over making it. My family now enjoys it and I hope yours will too.

Provided by Kathy Triplett

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

AUNT PAM'S BROCOLLI CHEESE CASSAROLE
2 pkg frozen brocolli cuts
1 can(s) cream of brocolli soup
1 can(s) durkee fried onions
1 pkg ritz crackers
2 pkg cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Boil brocolli according to package, drain.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • 3. Cook cream of brocolli soup mixed with 1/2 can milk or water. Bring to slight boil.
  • 4. In a 9 x 11 pan spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • 5. On the bottom layer crush half of the ritz crackers, then layer with half the brocolli, then layer with half the soup, then spread half the cheese, finally layer with half the durkee onions.
  • 6. repeat the layering process.
  • 7. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and starting to turn golden brown.

AUNT EVELYN'S BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



Aunt Evelyn's Broccoli Casserole image

Many years ago, someone in the family collected recipes from descendants of my great grandparents, William M. and Florence E. (Snodgrass) Whaley and had them compiled into a cookbook. I am posting those recipes here so that they will not be lost. This recipe was submitted by my Aunt Evelyn.

Provided by Claudia McClaran

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 c chopped celery
1/4 c butter, melted
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen broccoli
1 c boiling water
1 1/2 c minute rice (use as is, not prepared)
velveeta cheese (most of a small package)

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients together. Put in casserole dish
  • 2. Bake 45 minutes at 350°F.

Tips:

  • Choosing the right broccoli: Select broccoli with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellowing or wilted florets.
  • Preparing the broccoli: Cut the broccoli into small florets. You can also use a food processor to chop the broccoli into small pieces.
  • Cooking the broccoli: Broccoli can be cooked in a variety of ways, including steaming, boiling, and roasting. For this recipe, it is recommended to steam the broccoli to retain its vibrant color and nutrients.
  • Making the cheese sauce: Use a high-quality cheddar cheese for the best flavor. Shred the cheese yourself instead of using pre-shredded cheese for a smoother texture.
  • Assembling the casserole: Layer the broccoli, cheese sauce, and breadcrumb topping in a baking dish. Make sure to evenly distribute the ingredients so that each bite has a balanced flavor.
  • Baking the casserole: Bake the casserole in a preheated oven until the cheese sauce is bubbly and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown. The baking time may vary depending on the size of the casserole dish.

Conclusion:

Aunt Evelyn's Broccoli Casserole is a classic dish that is perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or weeknight dinners. It's a delicious and comforting dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this casserole is a great recipe for both experienced and beginner cooks. Follow these tips to make the most out of this recipe, and enjoy a delicious and satisfying broccoli casserole that will become a family favorite.

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