3 ingredient broccoli cheese casserole is a simple, comforting dish that delivers creamy, cheesy goodness with minimal effort. With just broccoli, cheddar, and cream, this recipe proves you don't need a long ingredient list to pack in flavor.
It takes only five minutes to prep and bakes in under 15, making it perfect for busy nights or quick sides. Using ramekins gives each portion a golden, bubbly top and makes serving easy and elegant.
Easy casseroles are a great warm addition to any meal. If you like this broccoli cheese casserole, you may also like this cheesy hashbrown casserole or this corn casserole.
This casserole is great for family dinners, holiday spreads, or even meal prep. It's satisfying, kid-friendly, and easy to make with either fresh or frozen broccoli.
Ingredients
- Broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
- Heavy whipping cream
- Freshly shredded cheddar cheese
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Baking up a batch of this easy broccoli cheese casserole is as simple as following along with these steps.
Step one: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray 6-7 4oz ramekins with non-stick spray. Set aside.
Step two: If using fresh broccoli, rinse thoroughly and drain off excess water. Cut the stems off and chop the florets into one inch size pieces
Step three: Place your trimmed fresh broccoli or frozen broccoli in a large bowl and microwave for 3 minutes.
Step two: Pour in the heavy whipping cream and sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Toss the mixture to coat the broccoli.
Step three: Transfer the broccoli to the individual serving ramekins just until the top of the rim.
Step four: Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
Step five: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and cook in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
Hint: Serve warm for best taste
Storage
You can store these covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. While you can freeze this dish for up to a year, it would take up a lot of room stored in the ramekins.
3 Ingredient Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Equipment
- Ramekins
- Baking Sheet
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli Florets fresh or frozen
- .25 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Freshly Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray 6-7 4oz ramekins with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- If using fresh broccoli, rinse thoroughly and drain off excess water. Cut the stems off and chop the florets into one inch size pieces.
- Place your trimmed fresh broccoli or frozen broccoli in a large bowl and microwave for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Toss the mixture to coat the broccoli.
- Transfer the broccoli to the individual serving ramekins just until the top of the rim.
- Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and cook in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
