Baked Broccoli Cheese Casserole Side Dish

Name: Baked Broccoli Cheese Casserole Side Dish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ cups panko breadcrumbs; ½ cup parmesan cheese; 6 tablespoons butter (melted (divided)); 2 heads broccoli florets (about 8 cups) (cut into bite size florets); 1 shallot (about 1/4 cup) (chopped fine); 2 garlic (minced); 3 tablespoons flour; 3 cups half-and-half; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces); 1 cup American Cheese (4 ounces); 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

Fresh broccoli florets get steamed just until tender, then covered in a homemade cheddar and American cheese sauce flavored with shallot and garlic, no canned soup or rice involved. A crisp panko topping goes on before it bakes, and the whole side comes together in about 35 minutes. This one stays a simple broccoli and cheese side, not a rice casserole, so it's easy to serve alongside a full plate.

Updated at: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:59:07 GMT