This Loaded Broccoli Casserole is so quick to make, tastes amazing, and the best part is, it’s really healthy.
It has a lot of good and nutritious ingredients in it that will keep you full, and keep you healthy. It’s a perfect meal for a busy night, and you probably already have a lot of the ingredients.
It’s full of power foods and all the great stuff you will feel good feeding to your family.
This recipe also calls for turkey bacon and plain Greek yogurt, so it is a great source of protein. If you are looking to switch out the Greek yogurt for sour cream, you can do that as well.
However, for health and nutrition purposes, we opted for plain Greek yogurt because it is just as delicious, and works just as well.
It does bake a little differently than sour cream, but the taste is identical.
what could i replace the turkey bacon with?
If you have never tried turkey bacon, I would definitely recommend trying it, before changing it for something else.
However, this recipe is versatile, and pairs great with a lot of different meats.
Here is what we recommend:
- Ground Turkey
- Cubed Ham
- Bacon
- Chicken
You could also serve it as a side dish, and not put any meat in it at all. Both ways are delicious.
How to Make Loaded Broccoli Casserole
Steam the Broccoli until soft (I used a Zip and Seal plastic bag that steams it in the microwave).
Cook the Turkey Bacon according to package, and until it is crisp enough where you can tear it up and it holds its shape.
Turn the stove-top to medium high heat, and broil the mushrooms in the vegetable oil until they are soft and begin to darken.
In a medium-large sized bowl, mix the broccoli, onions, mushrooms, turkey bacon pieces, and Greek yogurt until well combined.
Add the salt, pepper, and garlic salt and mix in well then spread the mixture into the 9×9 inch pan.
Sprinkle the cheese on top until the green broccoli is almost completely covered.
In a separate bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers, and melted butter until it makes a soft mixture.
Sprinkle the Ritz cracker mixture over the cheese.
Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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Loaded Broccoli Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 bunches broccoli florets, (about 3 cups chopped)
- 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 strips of turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1½ cups plain greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1½ cups shredded marble cheddar cheese
Topping
- 30 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 2 Tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Steam the Broccoli until soft (I used a Zip and Seal plastic bag that steams it in the microwave).
- Over medium high heat on the stove, cook the mushrooms in oil until they are soft and begin to darken.
- In a medium-large sized bowl, mix the broccoli, cooked mushrooms, bacon crumbles, onions, and Greek yogurt until well combined.
- Add the salt, pepper, and garlic salt, and mix in well.
- Spread the mixture into the 9 x 9 inch pan.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top until the broccoli is almost completely covered.
- In a separate bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers, and melted butter until it makes a soft mixture.
- Sprinkle the Ritz cracker mixture over the cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Ground Turkey
- Cubed Ham
- Bacon
- Chicken
Nutrition
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I wonder how well this would freeze if it was made in maybe mini loaves?
My family enjoyed this twist on broccoli. The first time I made it I followed the recipe and it was too salty. The second time I made it I omitted the salt and it was perfect. The Ritz crackers are salty enough. Instead of 1 1/2 cups greek yogurt I just used one 5-6 oz container and it was enough. In step #10 of the directions you said to “sprinkle the graham cracker mixture” but I know you meant the Ritz cracker mixture. Thanks for sharing. I’m glad I found this recipe.
We fixed the recipe Nancy! Thanks for the heads up. Graham crackers don’t go too well with cheese and broccoli!!