Broccoli Casserole

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View Cut 2 tablespoons of butter into small cubes and set aside. These will be used to dot the top of the casserole for extra richness and browning. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and golden brown, about 7-9 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. (10 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the sautéed onion, thawed broccoli (make sure to squeeze out excess moisture!), condensed cream of mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, beaten eggs, lemon juice, garlic salt, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer the broccoli mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish. Spread evenly.

Recipe View Sprinkle the crushed cracker crumbs evenly over the top of the casserole. Dot with the reserved cubed butter. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through, bubbly, and the cracker topping is golden brown. If desired, sprinkle additional shredded Cheddar cheese over the top during the last 5 minutes of baking. (45 minutes)

Recipe View Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the casserole to set slightly.