Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of Broccoli Casserole, a dish that transforms tender broccoli florets into a comforting masterpiece. With a crispy topping and rich flavors, it’s perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners, ensuring smiles at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- Blanch the broccoli in boiling salted water for 3 minutes until bright green; drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup with 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Stir in the blanched broccoli until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix melted butter with crushed Ritz crackers and spread evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg