Description
A delightful and crunchy broccoli corn casserole featuring tender broccoli, sweet cream-style corn, and a buttery seasoned crouton topping, perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped broccoli
- 1 (8 oz) can cream style corn
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned croutons
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Thaw and Drain Broccoli: Thaw the frozen chopped broccoli completely and drain off any excess moisture to avoid a soggy casserole.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the beaten egg, cream style corn, chopped onion, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Crouton Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the seasoned croutons with the melted butter or margarine until the croutons are evenly coated.
- Combine Broccoli with Corn Mixture: Add the drained broccoli and 1 cup of the crouton mixture into the corn and egg mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the combined mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining buttered croutons on top for a crunchy crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is set. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure broccoli is well drained to prevent excess liquid in the casserole.
- You can substitute seasoned croutons with crushed buttery crackers or bread crumbs for a different texture.
- For a lower sodium option, use low-salt or unsalted butter and reduce added salt accordingly.
- Adding a sprinkle of shredded cheese before baking can add extra richness.
- Use margarine instead of butter as a dairy-free alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
