Then there are the decadent, cheesy, comforting broccoli dishes we can’t get enough of, like broccoli cheddar soup, rice casserole and pasta bakes. Beef and broccoli is another all-time favorite dinner that’s actually way cheaper (and healthier) to make at home and of course, we’ve included our go-to recipe for it here. You’ll never grow bored of broccoli again with these 63 best broccoli recipes that also make cooking it effortless. Whether you’re steaming, roasting, baking, sautéing, air frying or grilling it, we’ve rounded up the easiest ways to do so. Bring on the broccoli!
Best Broccoli Recipes
Skinny Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, but not always diet-friendly. This skinny version adds some greens—broccoli, in particular—because it’s a match made in heaven with the lighter cheese sauce. Toasted bread crumbs give the perfect crunch at the end. Get the recipe
Miss Kay Robertson’s Broccoli Salad
The matriarch of A&E’s Duck Dynasty has compiled some of her clan’s favorite dishes to inspire family gatherings all year-round. Miss Kay says, “This broccoli salad is the best light touch with chili or stew. A great way to get those veggies in!” Get the recipe
Creamy Broccoli and Rice Soup
This Broccoli and Rice Soup is hearty, creamy and has so much flavor! If you swap out a few of the ingredients, it could even be meat-free, which is perfect for Lent or meatless Monday. Get the recipe
Grilled NY Strip with Mediterranean Quinoa and Brown Butter Almond Broccoli
When Chef Chris Cunningham’s dinner guests asked him to create a recipe using select and unexpected ingredients, they were amazed at the results! You’ll never want broccoli another way again—except with butter and almonds. Get the recipe
Broccoli and Grape Salad
Every family has their favorite broccoli salad recipe, but this one incorporates different flavors. The crunchy broccoli pairs so well with the cool grapes, the nuts and cranberries give it extra texture and the mayonnaise-based dressing gives it a creamy, yet tangy, finish. Get the recipe
Broccoli and Cheese Rice Muffins
Do your kids turn their noses up at anything green? When all else fails, if you combine that “icky” green stuff with things they love, like rice and cheese, they’ll sing a different tune! Oh, and just for extra kid-friendliness, these have ranch dressing in them too. Get the recipe
Herbed Broccoli Omelet
Start your morning off right with this energizing veggie omelet that pairs fresh herbs, broccoli and eggs for a lighter breakfast dish. Get the recipe
Pepper Teigen’s Broccoli and Beef Stir-Fry
Delicious ingredients and a smart technique make this family-friendly Broccoli and Beef Stir-Fry recipe a hit. It’s from The Pepper Thai Cookbook by Pepper Teigen (yes, model and TV personality Chrissy’s mom). The dish is named for Teigen’s granddaughter, who shares a love of broccoli with her famous dad, singer-songwriter John Legend. Get the recipe
Skillet Spirals and Cheese with Broccoli
Adding broccoli florets to a baked cheesy pasta casserole makes the green veg even more appealing to kiddos and it couldn’t be easier to make—in a cast-iron skillet for weeknight ease. Get the recipe
30-Minute Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Feeling great about making dinner from scratch is a super bonus. This chicken and broccoli casserole comes together in just 15 minutes and is ready to serve in half an hour. It starts with a homemade creamy chicken soup base with parmesan cheese. Chicken and broccoli are really the stars of the show, but that cheesy top knocks this casserole out of the park. Get the recipe
Broccoli and Bacon Stuffed Baked Potatoes
These broccoli and bacon stuffed baked potatoes are a perfect match. You can serve them with a nice grilled steak for an amazing side. Or, add a simple tossed salad and make the potato the star of the meal! Piled high with yummy things like broccoli, bacon and cheese, you know these stuffed baked potatoes are going to be crowd-pleasers either way! Get the recipe
Broccoli Bacon Beer Cheese Soup
Broccoli Bacon Beer Cheese Soup is a classic dish made foolproof with the use of a blender. You won’t have to worry about a beer-cheese fail. Add in the smokey flavors of bacon and two kinds of cheese and you can face the impending winter. There’s even a serving of vegetables in there, so you don’t even have to feel bad about it. Get the recipe
Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes
Sometimes the most delicious dishes are the easiest ones that happen by accident! Set up a potato bar for supper, have a variety of toppings on hand and let everyone make their own. It’s simple and always tastes so good! Get the recipe
Browned-Butter Broccoli
After thought no more! Perk up busy-night dinners with this three-ingredient twist on a traditional side dish. To make Browned-Butter Broccoli, quickly brown a few pats of butter in a skillet over medium-high then pour over broccoli to infuse plain ol’ steamed veggies with a warm, toasty flavor. Get the recipe
Keto Thai Cream of Broccoli Soup
A creamy broccoli soup with Thai flavors from red curry paste, decadent coconut milk, fresh cilantro, and peanuts. Topped with lots of fun garnishes, this is a terrific lunch or dinner option. Get the recipe
Brussels Sprouts, Asparagus, and Broccoli with Toasted Hazelnuts
A healthy harvest of cancer prevention, this trifecta of green veggies not only tastes delicious but is the healthiest side to serve with dinner or lunch! Get the recipe
Broccoli Alfredo Baked Pasta
This low-stress supper is made in one dish and parboiled pasta helps it come together in a snap. Broccoli Alfredo pasta gets a hearty addition of Italian chicken sausage and mozzarella cheese for a filling casserole. Get the recipe
Balsamic Roasted Broccoli
Because broccoli has such a strong flavor, add a bit of extra balsamic vinegar when you serve it with prepared balsamic vinaigrette, so there is lots of flavor without too much fat. When you’re choosing a light balsamic vinaigrette, be sure to read the labels—many brands have tons of sodium and very little flavor. Get the recipe
Baked Penne with Chicken
This easy weeknight meal doubles as the perfect potluck dish. If you’re lucky to have leftovers, you’ll enjoy this even more the second day. Get the recipe
Ham and Spaghetti Alfredo
This quick and easy pasta recipe with ham and broccoli is sure to please your family’s palette. Get the recipe
Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup has simple, fresh veggies like broccoli, carrots and onions, and a mix of broth and cream. It tastes like it has cooked all day, but truly is a simple supper and so cheesy and comforting! It’s perfect with some crusty bread on the side, inside a bread bowl, or part of a soup and sandwich combo supper. Get the recipe
One-Skillet 20-Minute Mac and Cheese With Broccoli
This cheese lover’s Mac and Cheese with Broccoli is cooked in butter and milk, then it’s loaded with oodles of cheddar and broccoli. You could even add leftover chicken if you are looking for a meaty dish. This fabulous one-skillet meal goes from prep to plate in just 20 minutes and will be on our table again and again. Get the recipe
Tortellini Caesar Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is a summertime classic and an easy, picnic-ready fave. And this recipe combines two pasta salad musts: tortellini and Cesar dressing, plus broccoli! Get the recipe
Cauliflower and Broccoli Jalapeño Gratin
“This casserole’s spicy, creamy sauce transforms ho-hum vegetables into something everyone will love,” says Fina Cardwell, blogger at Farm and Foodie in Mansfield, Texas. Get the recipe
Smoked Gouda-Broccoli Soup
Smoked paprika and smoked Gouda give this soup a double hit of smoky flavor. Smoked paprika comes in both sweet and hot varieties—the sweeter one is more commonly available. If you can’t find smoked Gouda, smoked Cheddar gives delicious results as well. Get the recipe
Turbo Tofu Stir-Fry
Not sure if you’ll like tofu? Give this light and easy vegetarian dish a try and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Get the recipe
Broccoli and Pear Salad with Ginger Yogurt Vinaigrette
If you’re both sick and sick of bland and mushy food, here’s a crunchy salad with sweet pears, lightly steamed cold-fighting broccoli, and toasted almonds. Drizzle the spicy and immune-system-building ginger-yogurt vinaigrette over the salad to finish this dish. Get the recipe
Grilled Broccoli Sandwich With Poached Egg
If you’re struggling to find the energy to tackle your daily tasks during the dog days of summer, try this protein-packed sandwich that’s sure to rejuvenate you on the hottest of days. Basil adds freshness to this jazzed-up version of a classic poached egg sandwich recipe. Broccoli gives just the right boost of fiber, and it’s grilled so there’s no need to heat up the kitchen! Get the recipe
Pasta with Cheese and Broccoli Trees
Delicate angel hair pasta is coated in zesty garlic and salty Parmesan cheese in this crowd-pleaser. Kids will have fun separating the head of broccoli into florets resembling tiny trees. Get the recipe
Orecchiette with Broccoli Sauce
Pungent, delicious and oh-so-easy, this pasta toss is more than the sum of its parts. The broccoli cooks with the pasta and forms a flavorful sauce when combined with lots of garlic, anchovies and olive oil. The orecchiette (“little ears”) pasta forms little cups to hold the sauce, but you can substitute any type of short pasta. Penne also is a great choice. Get the recipe
Broccoli Soup with Curried Yogurt
A nourishing pureed broccoli soup with the tang and spice of curried yogurt. Get the recipe
Chicken and Broccoli Bake
It’s time to expand your chicken breast dinner options. This easy chicken and broccoli bake recipe will be a huge hit come dinnertime. Get the recipe
Magic Broccoli Broth
A healthy soup option for winter, this Magic Broccoli Broth is creamy (thanks to cooked cannellini beans), yet flavor-packed, from the garlic, red pepper flakes and miso. Get the recipe
Cheesy Broccoli Rabe and Bacon Egg Bake
This egg bake is a combination of sautéed greens and moist bread cubes, mixed with parmesan custard and topped with naturally-cured jowl bacon, although regular bacon works great too. Cut into individual squares and wrapped in tin foil, this egg bake makes an easy grab-and-go option for breakfast, lunch or anytime you need a quick bite. Get the recipe
Cheesy Broccoli-and-Bacon-Stuffed Potatoes
This loaded, twice-baked potato is a meal by itself. Get the recipe
Creamy Penne with Broccoli
This veggie-topped pasta is super simple to make—it only has five ingredients!—but creamy Alfredo sauce and a generous sprinkling of Parmesan pack plenty of flavor. Get the recipe
Broccoli Chicken Cheddar Stuffed Bread
This Homemade Broccoli Chicken Cheddar Sandwich is really just a longer name for a hot pocket. Hot pockets make the perfect lunch with a cup of soup, but they’re also great finger food for a party—or the perfect addition to any brunch menu. As for this version, the chicken gives great protein, and we all know how well broccoli and cheddar go together. Get the recipe
Whole Wheat Pappardelle with Roasted Butternut Squash, Broccoli Rabe and Pumpkin Seeds
This is an amazing dish because it takes everyday ingredients and joins them in a delicious and unexpected collaboration. Both the squash and the broccoli rabe have their own strong personalities—one sweet and one bitter—and each brings something to the party that would be sorely missed if one of them didn’t show up. Get the recipe
Spring Vegetable Strata
Celebrate Easter with a make-ahead family brunch that includes this Spring Vegetable Strata bursting with broccoli, bell peppers and cheese. Get the recipe
Sherri Shepard’s Chicken Divan
“I like to make a nice, simple chicken divan,” says Shepard of her favorite Sunday dinner recipes. “My friends pitch in; cooking together is one way we bond. I also sometimes get into the kitchen and make this dish for my husband, Lamar, and my son, Jeffrey.” Get the recipe
Eggs a Go-Go
These veggie-packed egg cups are as delicious as they are portable. Try them for brunch or breakfast-for-dinner. Get the recipe
Garden Greens Soup
Pro-tip for making this Garden Greens Soup: The water-and-vinegar bath for the leeks pulls out the sand. Rinse very well, then chop. Use only the leaves of the watercress, discarding the stems. Get the recipe
Rachael Ray’s Stuffed Sammie Filled With Sausage, Broccolini and More
This deliciously over-the-top warm stuffed sandwich is ideal for your next game-day or holiday gathering. The recipe is from Rachael Ray’s new cookbook, This Must Be the Place, in which she shares the food (and stories) of her “pandemic year.” Get the recipe
Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Stuffing
Some might think it’s easier to go out and buy stuffing, but with this easy stuffing recipe on hand, there is never a need to resort to a prepared side. Italian sausage and broccoli rabe stuffing comes together quickly and has a big bold taste that pairs beautifully with a variety of meat dishes. Get the recipe
Broccoli Coconut Soup
This spinach and broccoli soup can ease nausea, improve digestion, ease a sore mouth, combat fatigue, uplift mood and encourage healthy weight maintenance. It has the powerful phytonutrients beta-carotene, sulforaphane and indoles, which can stimulate DNA repair and break down carcinogens. Get the recipe
Cheesy Broccoli and Bacon Pasta Bake
Everyone loves a big bowl of baked pasta. There’s nothing more comforting than cheesy carb goodness. and this Cheesy Broccoli Bacon Pasta Bake is what pasta dreams are made of. Get the recipe
Sautéed Lemon Chicken with Broccoli
Sautéed chicken topped with a zesty lemon sauce makes a scrumptious main dish to accompany wild rice and broccoli. This dinner has six main ingredients; staples to have on hand include olive oil, butter, salt, pepper and cooking spray. Get the recipe
Broccoli and Cheddar Muffins
Start your day the healthy way with Broccoli and Cheddar Muffins. While most muffin recipes call for sugar or some other kind of sweetener, this savory muffin recipe is flavored with dry mustard, fresh green onions and shredded cheddar cheese. Plus, fiber- and antioxidant-packed broccoli gives this cheesy, portable breakfast a nutritious edge. Get the recipe
Broccoli Stalk Salad
“For many of us, the stalks are the lesser half of broccoli,” says Dana Gunders, author of Waste Free Kitchen Handbook. “We toss them away in favor of their soft-headed florets. But this salad depends on the stalks for extra crunch, so save them!” Thinly sliced broccoli stalks also make a nice addition to stir-fries. Get the recipe
Broccoli Slaw Salad with Chicken and Kale
Potassium and vitamin C-loaded broccoli get a boost from a sweet-and-spicy dressing and colorful toppings. “Have a little fun with the toppings you add,” says Jessica Gavin, a blogger at jessicagavin.com. Pre-shredded broccoli slaw is a time-saver; find it in the produce section near the bagged salads. Get the recipe
Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli
Roasting broccoli and cauliflower brings out their nutty sweetness. In this recipe from PARADE chef Jon Ashton, the two veggies get sprinkled with basil and cheese once out of the oven, for extra yumminess. Get the recipe
25-Minute Broccoli-Cheddar Soup with Chicken and Rice
This Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Soup packed with chicken and rice goes from prep to plate in 30 minutes and has enough ‘inactive’ cook time to clean your kitchen and call your best friend. That is what we call a perfect meal! Get the recipe
Quick Broccoli Spinach Soup With Sesame and Avocado
Get your greens in for the day with this quick, nutritious soup from Rawsome Superfoods (Page Street Publishing) by vegan cookbook author and blogger Emily von Euw. For a more filling bowl, add sliced and steamed tofu or roasted chickpeas. Get the recipe
Broccoli-Turkey Pinwheels
A kid-friendly lunch that’s super simple to make! All you need are broccoli stalks, turkey, cheese, mayo and mustard, plus whole-wheat tortillas. Get the recipe
Pasta Salad with Grilled Corn and Broccoli
This primo pasta is so crunchy and satisfying, no one will miss the meat! The ideal summer meal when fresh corn is in abundance. Get the recipe
The #1 Broccoli Salad Recipe
This broccoli salad is going to make you think differently about this pretty little green veggie. This salad is INSANELY delicious. The sunflower seeds are absolutely the perfect little crunch that this type of salad needs and they go so well with the cranberries. The texture and sweetness are such good contrasts to the crunchy broccoli. Get the recipe
Broccoli Corn Chowder
Resnick’s Broccoli Corn Chowder recipe offers a quick-and-easy meal that can help prep you for a better night’s rest. Corn contains melatonin, which may help improve sleep, while broccoli has tryptophan, an amino acid that, when paired with carbs—like corn—can also send sleep signals to your brain. Get the recipe
Quick Chicken and Baby Broccoli with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Think of this Indonesian-inspired dish as a healthy antidote for the hectic holiday season: Not only is it lower in fat than a traditional stir-fry, it cooks on a sheet pan in the oven in a mere 10 minutes. Now, that’s our kind of fast food. Get the recipe
Roasted Broccoli With Sherry Basil
If you’re planning on hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas this year, you’re probably looking for family-friendly sides that will satisfy your guests but won’t keep you in the kitchen all day. This Roasted Broccoli With Sherry Basil recipe is an easy holiday side that requires only 10 minutes of prep time—yet looks like it took hours. Get the recipe
30-Minute Pineapple Chicken Skillet with Broccoli
This scrumptious Pineapple Chicken Skillet with Broccoli goes from prep to plate in merely 30 minutes. Perfect for the ‘on-the-go’ family, it’s certain to make your monthly meal plan over and over again. Get the recipe
Easy Asian Stir-Fry
It’s almost impossible to mess up a vegetable stir-fry. Think your kids won’t eat it? Take them to the store and have them pick out the vegetables they want to use. It’s easy and healthy, and they love to be involved. Get the recipe
Cheesy Rice and Broccoli Casserole
Even if your kids aren’t big fans of broccoli, we assure you they will love this recipe. Because there is so much cheese in this casserole, they might not even notice the vegetable! No matter how you choose to serve this, one thing is for sure: it is delicious, simple and ready to become a favorite! Get the recipe
Broccoli Salad with Pumpkin Seeds and Cranberries
London Brazil makes a broccoli salad full of fall flavors that tastes great warm or cold. Brazil, who blogs at evolvingtable.com in Texas, remembers Thanksgivings at her grandparents’ house packed with more than 40 relatives. “Catching up with loved ones over a wonderful meal has always been my favorite,” she says. Get the recipe Next: 25 Healthy-Plant Based Dinners
