This microwave broccoli casserole is an easy and delicious way to enjoy broccoli. Broccoli is microwaved and coated in a creamy mushroom-cheese sauce and topped with crisp cracker crumbs.
2 packages (10 ounce size) frozen broccoli, florets or chopped
2 tablespoons water
1 can (8 ounce size) pearl onions, drained
1/4 cup cracker crumbs
1 can (10.5 ounce size) cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
Combine the broccoli and water in a 2-quart microwave safe baking dish. Cook the broccoli on high heat for 10 minutes. Drain well.
Add the pearl onions and cream of mushroom soup to the broccoli. Mix well.
Sprinkle the top of the broccoli mixture with the cracker crumbs.
Place the broccoli in the microwave and cook on high heat for 7 minutes.
Evenly sprinkle the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the crumbs. Microwave the broccoli casserole for 1 minute on high heat or until the cheese is melted.
Serve the broccoli casserole hot.
For a crunchier topping, mix the cracker crumbs with melted butter before sprinkling over the casserole.
To add more flavor, consider mixing garlic powder, paprika, or black pepper into the soup mixture.
For a healthier version, use low-fat cheese and a reduced-sodium soup.
If you have extra time, briefly broiling the casserole in a conventional oven can add a nice crisp to the cheese.
To prevent the casserole from drying out, cover it with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap during the initial cooking stages.
Make this a main dish by adding cooked chicken or ham.
If the casserole seems too thick, adjust the consistency by adding a little chicken or vegetable broth.
Let the casserole stand for a couple of minutes after microwaving to allow the sauce to thicken.
Yes, but you may need to adjust the cooking time as fresh broccoli will cook faster.
You can use chopped regular onions, but they should be pre-cooked with the broccoli.
Cream of chicken or cream of celery soup can be used as substitutes.
Breadcrumbs or crushed potato chips can be used or you can omit the crumbs.
Yes, you can use any meltable cheese like mozzarella or Gouda.
The casserole is done when the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbly.
You can prepare it up to the point of adding cheese and refrigerate. Add cheese and microwave when ready to serve.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave.
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reviews & comments
What size pan do you use?
A 2-3 quart size.
April 12, 2020
I use milk instead of mixed w mushroom soup 1 can . I use bread crumbs on the bottom and melted butter for a crust. I put corn flakes on top after cooking then add cheddar cheese melt it then serve after slightly cooked. Yum Yum.