Sausage Broccoli Casserole
A comforting casserole made with Italian sausage, fresh broccoli, and creamy goodness, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Italian sausage
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Blanch the broccoli florets in a pot of salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and plunge into ice water to stop cooking.
- Mix the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream in a large bowl until smooth.
- Combine the cooked sausage and blanched broccoli in the bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Assemble the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a golden topping, add breadcrumbs before cheese. Chill assembled casserole in the refrigerator for up to one day before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, sausage, broccoli, Italian recipe