Loaded Broccoli Casserole

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

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. 

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  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. 

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  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.

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  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.

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  5. Add onion to the skillet with bacon drippings; cook over medium about 5 minutes or until tender. 

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  6. Meanwhile, combine soup , sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

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  7. Add broccoli, bacon, and cooked onions to the soup mixture and stir to combine. Add cheese, stir.

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  8. Transfer broccoli mixture to prepared baking dish.

    Unbaked Loaded Broccoli Casserole in a baking dish

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  9. Combine crushed crackers and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle crumb mixture over casserole.

    Unbaked Loaded Broccoli Casserole in a baking dish next to broken crackers in a glass bowl

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  10. Bake 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

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  11. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

859 Calories
58g Fat
57g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 859
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 58g 74%
Saturated Fat 26g 131%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 1938mg 84%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 12g 42%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 34g 68%
Vitamin C 206mg 229%
Calcium 650mg 50%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 1317mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.