Loaded Broccoli Casserole

This loaded broccoli casserole has all the classic flavors of a loaded baked potato – bacon, sour cream, and of course, lots of cheese!

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 55 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups broccoli florets
• 8 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 (10-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 30 buttery round crackers, coarsely crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Cook broccoli in a large pot of boiling, lightly salted water for 1 minute; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again and set aside.
4. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Crumble bacon when cool.
5. Add onion to the skillet with bacon drippings; cook over medium about 5 minutes or until tender.
6. Meanwhile, combine soup , sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
7. Add broccoli, bacon, and cooked onions to the soup mixture and stir to combine. Add cheese, stir.
8. Transfer broccoli mixture to prepared baking dish.
9. Combine crushed crackers and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle crumb mixture over casserole.
10. Bake 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!