Broccoli Noodle Casserole
Broccoli Noodle Casserole is a comforting, baked American dish that combines tender broccoli florets and egg noodles in a creamy, cheesy sauce, often topped with a crunchy breadcrumb or cracker crust. It's a popular side dish at potlucks and family dinners, featuring ingredients like cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, and sometimes sour cream or mayonnaise for richness.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the noodles and fats from the cheese and creamy sauce, while also providing a good source of protein and fiber from the broccoli. A single serving generally contains around 350-450 calories, with significant amounts of calcium, vitamin C, and potassium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
| Calcium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 210 mcg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 60 mcg |
| Folate | 75 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of Midwestern American comfort food, often seen as a way to make vegetables more appealing to children. Nutritionally, it's unique for combining a vegetable-heavy component with a rich, indulgent base, making it a hearty but potentially high-calorie side dish.
