Bacon-Cheddar Broccoli Bake

Name: Bacon-Cheddar Broccoli Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 8 cups Broccoli Florets; 2 tbsp Butter; 30 whole Butter Cracker; 10 oz Cream of Chicken Soup; 1 cup Diced Yellow Onion; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.5 tsp Salt; 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1 cup Sour Cream; 8 slices Thick-Cut Bacon

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Bacon-Cheddar Broccoli Bake brings together smoky bacon, creamy sour cream, and melty cheddar in a lush, comforting casserole crowned with buttery crushed crackers. The broccoli stays tender yet hearty beneath the rich, garlicky sauce. It’s a crowd-pleasing side for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or holiday spreads when you want cozy flavors with a little crunch.

Prep15 mins
Cook55 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Assemble all the ingredients.
2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3

Cook the broccoli in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water for 1 minute; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again and set aside.
4

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon once cool.
5

Add the onion to the skillet with the bacon drippings; cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until tender.
6

Meanwhile, mix the soup, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
7

Stir the broccoli, bacon, and cooked onions into the soup mixture to combine. Add the cheese and stir.
8

Spoon the broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish.
9

Stir together the crushed crackers and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the casserole.
10

Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
11

Serve hot and enjoy.