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Broccoli Cheese Casserole Recipe Easy Homemade Velveeta Casserole

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A warm, cheesy broccoli casserole featuring creamy Velveeta cheese and a crispy breadcrumb topping, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, roughly chopped (or thawed and drained frozen broccoli)
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain well and set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to form a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes until light golden.
  4. Slowly whisk in 2 cups of milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add Velveeta cubes and shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the sauce. Stir until melted and smooth. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Keep warm on low heat.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, gently fold the blanched broccoli into the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  8. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese (if using). Mix well.
  9. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the broccoli and cheese layer.
  10. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crispy and the cheese sauce is bubbling.
  11. Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If topping browns too fast, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Add a splash more milk if sauce is too thick before baking. Let casserole rest 5 minutes before serving for easier slicing. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free version. Can substitute dairy-free cheese and milk for dairy-free option.

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