My whole family loves this casserole! My daughter is a vegetarian, and she just loves it. It's a staple at our holiday meals now. The only thing I do different is with the crackers. I smash them up, and mix them with the melted butter in a bowl, then top the casserole with it, instead of pouring the melted butter over the cracker crumbs in the casserole.

By Bonnie Batten on April 08, 2012

My mother made this dish with cheez wiz and rice but I don't have the recipe. It was delicious but I don't have the recipe I would love to find it.

By Hutch099 on March 29, 2012

i've made this 2-3 times now and it was again requested for my birthday lunch tomorrow. i usually make it the way the recipe says, but i add a packet of onion soup mix and sprinkle some french fried onions in it. i've made it the night before and baked it the next morning without any problems. this time i'm going to try 2 cans of cream of chicken, skip the mayo, use the keebler club crackers and still use the onion soup mix. i'm sure it'll be just as delicious.

By Marlee on March 23, 2012

I've tried this recipe and it was pretty good. I have adapted it over the years and added rice and not the mayo. Then added more cream of mushroom soup, a lil more cheese and seasoned to taste. Talk about wow! The key is to make the recipe to fit your family, tastes and lifestyle. That's what you do with anyone's recipe. Here's looking at you Ms. Paula....love your food!

By Gradi on March 08, 2012

Help...I need to make this for a luncheon at work? Can I do this in a crock pot??? Any suggestions

By Debbie on March 07, 2012

I have the casserole in the oven, but made a few changes to lighten it up. I made a half recipe, which included: 1/4 mayo, and 1/4 cup light sour cream, instead of the mayo. alone. I also used a light margarine, instead of butter, and bread crumbs instead of the crackers.

By Linda on February 27, 2012

Use 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup instead of the mayo

By Anonymous on February 08, 2012

Hi, someone help! I want to make this without mayo, what do I use instead?

By Jamie on February 07, 2012

Broccoli casserole has always been a staple at my house. We're not big on the mayo thing either so I use 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup (98% fat free) and no mayo. I would also add garlic and onion salt.

By Daryl on January 24, 2012

Paula,PLEASE DON'T CHANGE YOUR RECIPES TO SUIT POITICAL CORRECTNESS...THEY ARE THE REASON YOU ARE SO POPULAR!!!!!!!!

By bonnie on January 17, 2012

Hi, I've never made broccoli casserole before. Does anyone know if you can substitute something for the mayo? I'm not a big mayo fan... Would it be god with cottage cheese in it? Or is that a bad idea? Thanks!!

By Diana on January 10, 2012

nasty with too much mayonnaise. that's all you could taste. didn't have grated cheese so used shredded but don't think that would make enough difference. will try it again cutting the mayo in half. has anyone else had that problem?

By hofperson on January 03, 2012

I looove broccoli casserole and this didn't disappoint. I've tried it both ways; one with cream of chicken soup and one with cream of broccoli. To me, the cream of chicken is SO much better with broccoli. I've also tried it with Ritz and Keebler Club crackers--- the Club crackers get crispier in the oven! Yum!

By Courtney on January 01, 2012

This is my absolute favorite dish!! The only thing I do different is I use Velveeta Cheese instead of cheddar! SOO GOOD!! Thanks PAULA!

By Kristen Alston on January 01, 2012

My usual vegetable dish for the holidays is a big ol' pot of collards. Well, the store had slim pickens and my husband came home with more broccoli then I knew what to do with. So I searched the internet for broccoli recipes and came upon this one. I had everything needed to get the broccoli in the oven and on the table. Only thing is, some of my guests had issues with mushrooms. I had a big family-sized can of cream of chicken soup and figured that would have to do instead of the cream of mushroom soup. So with that being the only change, I made the casserole. Everyone said that this dish was the hit of the dinner! I had crab-stuffed beef tenderloin on the menu and that took a distant second to the broccoli. Who knew? Thanks for a good recipe and some nice compliments that came with it!

By Tamara on December 27, 2011

This is just one of the two Paul recipes I am making for our Christmas dinner and I can't wait to try it. I did mess with it a little based on some of the comments.. adding more cheese and some chopped sauteed onions

By Kelly on December 24, 2011

Help, I'm making this tomorrow for Christmas Day, but want to use fresh broccoli instead of the frozen, how much do I buy? Thanks and Merry Christmas! Jill

By Jill on December 23, 2011

This looks like an awesome dish and cannot wait to try it out!! Paula Deen you rock!! Went to Savannah just to try your restaurant...it was fantastic:) I do not know why there are any negative comments here (ie..Ingrid) none of anyone's business how you are doing with your smoking...all I can say it that "Ye who cast the first stone, must be trying to distract from their own miserable life"

By Dawn on December 13, 2011

I am going to try this recipe for Christmas! I usually just buy it bcuz im the only one who eats it. Well more for me! Thank God for u bcuz ever since my Granny died I do the cooking at holidays and she took the recipes with her. I suffer from anxiety disorders so I turn to cooking. U inspire me and ur books have given me some of the memories and all the love of my childhood! Im 37 and have an 18 year old who bakes. Thank God for u and best blessings to ya from my house to yours, by the way some of the best fried chicken was when my granny cooked while smoking! I dont smoke but prayers r going up for ya to stay sane and quit at ur own pace. God bless u and all ur true fans! Guess we can b the INTERNET PAULAETTEZ! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

By april on December 12, 2011

Can this be made ahead of time? Would I just not cook the broccoli - leave it frozen and add the crackers before putting it in the oven?

By sherri on November 24, 2011