Name: Grandma's Cheesy Broccoli Souffle Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 10 oz pkgs frozen broccoli, thawed, drained, & chopped OR 20 oz fresh broccoli, steamed, and chopped; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 10 3/4 oz can cream of broccoli or cream of mushroom soup; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 eggs beaten; pinch crushed red pepper flakes; smoked paprika

Jump to Recipe

Grandma’s Cheesy Broccoli Souffle Casserole is just the side dish to round out a holiday meal or even an every day dinner. It’s quick and easy, full of good for you veggies served in tasty cheesy form that will have everyone happily eating their greens!

If you grew up in the South, you know there’s one thing treasured above all else and passed down from generation to generation.

Every generation one matriarch is appointed as its keeper and must promise to bring the sacred contents to every family gathering.

Of course, I’m talking about classic family recipes.

My Grandmother passed hers down to my Mom and it included this classic cheesy broccoli souffle casserole.

Every time we enjoy this it still feels like she’s with us at the family table for every holiday and celebration.

What is Broccoli Souffle Casserole?

This broccoli souffle casserole is a cheesy egg based dish chock full of yummy veggies and topped with a cheesy smoked paprika crust.

It pairs well with any holiday entree whether it’s ham, turkey, or prime rib.

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

Broccoli– Either frozen broccoli that you’ve thawed, drained and chopped or fresh steamed chopped broccoli
Onion– Diced
Cream of soup– Either cream of broccoli or cream of mushroom soup
Cheese– Shredded cheddar
Milk– Use a higher fat milk and avoid skim or low fat milk for the best results.
Mayonnaise– Real full fat mayo and not mayonnaise style dressing or low fat mayo.
Eggs– Beaten
Seasoning– Crushed red pepper flakes and smoked paprika

How to Make

While making a souffle may sound fancy, I promise it is easier than you think!

Just cook the broccoli and drain it thoroughly.

Then spoon the broccoli into a lightly greased, medium-large sized baking dish.

Set it aside.

Then stir together the onion, soup, 1/2 cup of cheese, milk, mayo, eggs, and red pepper flakes until evenly combined in a mixing bowl.

Spoon the mixture evenly out over the broccoli, using the back of the spoon to spread it out as needed.

Top the casserole with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar and sprinkle it with smoked paprika.

Bake the casserole at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Let it rest 5-8 minutes before serving.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheat the leftovers in a hot oven or microwave until warmed through.

Tips and Tricks

Make sure to drain the broccoli well. If you skip this, your casserole will be watery.
For an extra rich souffle, use cream or half and half instead of milk.
The broccoli souffle must rest when it gets out of the oven so it has a chance to set up.

Other Broccoli Side Dishes

Grandma’s cheesy broccoli souffle is a must have on any holiday table.

Make it and enjoy!

Looking for other broccoli side dishes?

Try these:

If you’ve tried this CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUFFLE, or any other recipe on my site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out, we love hearing from our readers! You can also follow along with me on PINTEREST, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM to see more amazing recipes and whatever else we’ve got going on!