Description
Paula Deen’s Creamy Broccoli Mushroom Bake is a comforting and hearty casserole featuring fresh broccoli and mushrooms enveloped in a creamy mushroom soup and sour cream sauce, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a buttery, crunchy cracker crust. This easy-to-make dish is perfect as a side or a light main and brings a rich, satisfying flavor to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
Dry Goods
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup crushed crackers
Dairy
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Mix Creamy Base: In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream, stirring them together until smooth and well blended to create the dish’s creamy sauce.
- Add Vegetables: Add the broccoli florets and sliced mushrooms to the creamy mixture and stir well to evenly coat all the vegetables.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the combined mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out to form an even layer.
- Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the vegetable mixture to add a rich, melty topping.
- Prepare Cracker Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the crushed crackers with the melted butter, combining until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter for a crispy crust.
- Top with Cracker Mixture: Spread the buttered cracker mixture evenly over the cheese layer to create a crunchy topping that will bake to a golden finish.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly, signaling the bake is ready to serve.
Notes
- You can substitute the broccoli with cauliflower or green beans if desired.
- Using fresh mushrooms is preferred for best flavor, but canned mushrooms can be used in a pinch.
- For a lower fat version, use reduced-fat sour cream and cheddar cheese.
- Make sure the baking dish is greased well to prevent sticking.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted chicken or as a side to any comfort meal.
