Bacon-Cheddar Broccoli Bake
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Cheddar Broccoli Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 1071.75 kcal High 54%
- Protein 53.28 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 40.7 g 15%
- Total Fat 77.51 g High 99%
- Saturated Fat 38.63 g High 193%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 185.88 mg High 62%
- Sodium 2284.13 mg High 99%
- Dietary Fiber 6.47 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 6.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 875.93 mg Good Source 67%
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 665.97 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 68.24 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 3.37 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.57 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon Cheddar Broccoli Bake is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Butter, and Butter Cracker. Each serving provides about 1071.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Cheddar Broccoli Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Butter, Butter Cracker, Cream of Chicken Soup. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Cheddar Broccoli Bake?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1071.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Cheddar Broccoli Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Bacon-Cheddar Broccoli Bake healthy?
- Bacon-Cheddar Broccoli Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 1071.75 calories and 53.28 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2284.13 mg (99% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 38.63 g (193% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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