Broccoli casserole with Cheez Whiz and cream of mushroom soup is a dish born entirely of the mid-20th century American pantry ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂàprocessed ingredients combined with fresh vegetables to create something that became genuinely beloved. In NE Ohio church supper culture, where casseroles were currency, a reliable broccoli dish was invaluable. The family name in the title is a small mark of pride.