10 Dinners to Make With a Head of Broccoli

Getting your greens in has never been easier, thanks to these delicious ways to eat up a whole head of broccoli.

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Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud

Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users. 

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Updated January 29, 2025
Devan Grimsrud
Bowl of beef and broccoli stir fry

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Broccoli can be a controversial vegetable. When cooked improperly, it turns to mush, but when treated with care, the tender florets have great flavor and pair well with other foods (see: cheese, chicken, and rice) the entire family loves.

These broccoli heavy recipes are perfect for when you have a head waiting in your crisper drawer and just need some inspiration.

  • Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Broccoli Beef stir fry in a bowl
    Sally Vargas, Elise Bauer, and Garrett McCord

    A take-out classic, making this dish at home is easier than you might think and takes just 30 minutes.

  • Broccoli Cheese Casserole

    Broccoli Cheese Casserole - an easy broccoli casserole you'll love!
    Elise Bauer

    A versatile recipe for lunch, brunch, breakfast or dinner, our broccoli cheese casserole isn't your average.

  • Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

    Bowl of Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Next to a Kitchen Towel and a Small Bowl of Cheese

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    For a simple weeknight meal, turn to this all-in-one chicken and broccoli pasta.

  • Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Cheddar Broccoli Soup in a bowl
    Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Simply Recipes Contributors

    You can't go wrong with the classic combination of broccoli and cheddar, and this warming soup is a weeknight win, made in just 45 minutes.

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  • Hot Honey Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli

    Spicy Honey Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli on a white plate with a fork.
    Sally Vargas

    Hot honey is here to stay, and with recipes like these, it's hard not to see why.

  • Sheet Pan Salmon With Broccoli and Miso Butter

    Miso butter roasted salmon and broccoli on a sheet tray

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    For quick clean-up and a hands-off meal, this sheet pan salmon with broccoli and miso butter is here.

  • Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese

    Broccoli Cheddar Mac Cheese
    Elise Bauer

    This perfect comfort food will have your whole family eating their vegetables and asking for more.

  • Chicken Divan

    Skillet chicken divan in a cast iron skillet (with some already served) at a table setting with a bowl of salad, a bowl of parmesan, a small bowl of chopped parsley, and a utensils

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    This from scratch take on a retro chicken dinner takes just 25 minutes on the stovetop with a quick broil at the end just to brown up that crispy breadcrumb topping.

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  • Tuna Casserole

    Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole on a plate

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    If you love tuna casserole, you'll love our take topped with crushed potato chips and loaded with broccoli and mushrooms.

  • Vegetable Fried Rice

    A large wok filled with vegetable fried rice
    Easy Vegetable Fried Rice.

    Fried rice is the perfect way to use up leftover rice, and this one features tons of fresh veggies, too.

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