Magnolia Table’s Broccoli Casserole
Magnolia Table’s Broccoli Casserole is a subtle, creamy, cheesy, broccoli-filled side dish that is absolutely wonderful. It’s perfect if you’re looking to step up your weekday sides, and it’s perfect for making an appearance at the Christmas & Thanksgiving buffets.
What’s Special About This Recipe?
Even though, in my opinion, it’s hard to beat oven-roasted veggies, I was starting to get tired of my same-old, same-old (so were my boys and husband). I found this recipe in Magnolia Table’s first cookbook on page 171 called “Souffléed Broccoli Casserole”, and the whole family devoured it asking, “What is this stuff?!” It is more work than simply roasting or steaming broccoli, but if you have the time and mental energy to try something new, it truly is delicious!
I changed a few things to make the recipe feel slightly more doable for a busy weeknight, and also slightly healthier. The original recipe calls for grated onion, for which I’ve subbed onion powder. It also calls for heavy cream, for which I’ve subbed milk. Magnolia’s recipe calls for grated Swiss cheese, for which I’ve subbed shredded cheddar which I usually have more readily on hand. Lastly, I’ve found this recipe not as tasty for leftovers past the first day, so I always half the recipe (the original recipe is made in a 9×13, my recipe is made in an 8×8).
If I was making this for a holiday side dish, I’d make the original recipe! Grated onion, heavy cream, grated Swiss, 9×13 size…because this will all get eaten if there’s a crowd, trust me!
Ingredients & Supplies
To make Magnolia Table’s Broccoli Casserole you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Broccoli florets
- Butter
- All-Purpose Flour
- Milk
- Garlic powder
- Pepper
- Salt
- Onion powder
- Mayonnaise
- Shredded cheddar cheese
To make Magnolia Table’s Broccoli Casserole you’ll need the following supplies:
- 8×8 glass pan
- Large saute pan
- Wooden spoon
- Small mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Chopping knife
Magnolia Table’s Broccoli Casserole: Let’s Get Cooking!
Preheat oven to 375℉. Grease an 8×8 baking dish with butter or oil.
Cook frozen broccoli according to package instructions. Once cooked, strain and chop into small pieces. Pour and spread evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
While broccoli cooks, in a large saucepan melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw taste.
Whisk in the milk and continue to whisk to work out the lumps. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the sauce thickens.
Remove from the heat and stir in the mayonnaise.
In a small bowl whisk the eggs. Whisking constantly, add about ¼ cup of the hot mixture to the eggs to temper them. Pour the warmed eggs into the saucepan and whisk to combine.
Pour the mixture over the broccoli, ensuring to completely cover the broccoli. Top with shredded cheddar.
Bake until the center is set when the dish is gently nudged, 25-30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy!
Magnolia Table’s Broccoli Casserole
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Grease an 8×8 baking dish with butter or oil.
- Cook frozen broccoli according to package instructions. Once cooked, strain and chop into small pieces. Pour and spread evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- While broccoli cooks, in a large saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, sitrring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw taste. Whisk in the milk and continue to whisk to work out the lumps. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the mayonnaise.
- In a small bowl whisk the eggs. Whisking constantly, add about ¼ cup of the hot mixture to the eggs to temper them. Pour the warmed eggs into the saucepan and whisk to combine.
- Pour the mixture over the broccoli, ensuring to completely cover the broccoli. Top with shredded cheddar.
- Bake until the center is set when the dish is gently nudged, 25-30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy!