Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Bake Casserole

_{This Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Bake is a great, easy weeknight meal or side dish. Perfect for a family dinner or get-together. No cream soups or sour cream are needed for this simple take on a classic recipe!}

Easy Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Bake

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes Total Time: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 Servings

This Broccoli Bake makes a delicious side dish or a main dish in itself. I enjoy a classic meal like this, and for our family, this meal is not only delicious, but it has become a comfort food staple. This awesome homemade version of a Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Bake. It contains NO “cream of” soups, just wholesome milk.  

I’ve been craving Broccoli Cheddar Casserole for quite some time, and I finally got around to making it. Comfort food is king on cold fall or winter days. It goes perfectly with this Easy Weeknight Barbecue Meatloaf or this Delicious Parmesan Pork Tenderloin.

Want to add a little protein? Just toss in some cooked chicken, crispy bacon, or even leftover ham to make this tender broccoli bake a meal.

Ingredients Need

Please note that a full list of ingredients and a printable version of this recipe is available below.

• 1 lb Rotini pasta, cooked al dente
• 16 oz Velveeta cheese
• 12 oz bag Broccoli florets, thawed
• 2 cups Milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs or crushed crackers (like Ritz)
• Salt & black pepper

How To Make Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Bake Casserole

STEP ONE: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

STEP TWO: In a saucepan over medium heat, add the milk and Velveeta cheese. Stir often until completely melted. Melting down in a stockpot takes a few minutes, but make sure to stir so the cheese doesn’t burn to the bottom of the pan. Then set aside.

STEP THREE: Spoon the cooked pasta into a 13×9 pan. Then top with broccoli florets. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

STEP FOUR: Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and broccoli.

STEP FIVE: Then mix the melted butter into the bread crumbs. Then sprinkle evenly all over the top of your casserole.

STEP SIX: Bake for 30- 40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling. Then let it sit on the stove for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.  

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