Lois Ross’s Creamy Broccoli Casserole

📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Lois Ross | 📂 Category: Sides A classic and comforting broccoli casserole from Lois Ross, featuring tender broccoli, crunchy water chestnuts, and a rich, cheesy custard made with soup and mayonnaise.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins40 minsNone6-8 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Oven
  • Casserole dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Steamer basket

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 bunchBroccoliCut up fine and steamed
1 canWater ChestnutsSliced, drained
½ MediumOnionChopped
1 canCream of Mushroom Soup10.5 oz
¾ cupMayonnaiseNone
2EggsBeaten
1 cupCheddar CheeseGrated
As neededBread CrumbsOptional

Instructions

Step 1: Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a baking dish.

Step 2: Mixing the Casserole

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the steamed broccoli, drained water chestnuts, chopped onion, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, beaten eggs, and grated cheddar cheese until thoroughly combined.

Step 3: Baking

  1. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and sprinkle bread crumbs on top, if desired.
  2. Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and set in the center.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the casserole up to a day in advance, cover tightly, and refrigerate until ready to bake, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time if chilled.


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