This Broccoli Cheese Casserole is total comfort food thanks to the melty cheese and crunchy buttery cracker topping. This broccoli casserole with Ritz crackers is made with fresh broccoli, but it’s still super quick and easy to get in the oven. Show
 The one vegetable that my entire family eats without a single complaint is broccoli. Actually, that’s not totally true – we just converted my teenage daughter into a salad-eater. Not a salad-lover, but at least
she’ll eat it without complaints these days. Anyway, broccoli is the ‘safe’ veggie in my house. I know that I can serve it up in just about any form and it will get eaten by the whole family. Every mom needs a vegetable like that, right? 🙂 I usually just steam the broccoli and we eat it with a little salt (I hear that’s weird, but somehow my kids like it!), but every now and then I like to mix things up. This broccoli cheese casserole is always a hit, thanks to the melty cheese and Ritz cracker topping. Who can resist??
Ingredient Notes:Broccoli – We use fresh broccoli whenever possible and highly recommend it for the best taste and texture. Cream – This is a creamy, cheesy broccoli casserole recipe and to get all that creamy flavor you’ll add in sour cream along with some cream of chicken soup. Try my homemade recipe or cheat and just buy a can of the soup! Cheese – Cheddar is a classic, but feel free to use what you’ve got in the fridge. Crackers – We make this broccoli cheese casserole with Ritz crackers that we’ve finely crushed. They make the perfect buttery topping. What Readers are Saying!“Great recipe! It was my first time baking the Broccoli Cheese Casserole for dinner and it turned out great! My sister and I enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing!” – Christine How To Make Broccoli Casserole:Let set for 2 minutes before carefully removing the covering and draining the liquid. This gets the broccoli steamed a bit so that it cooks perfectly in the oven. Plus, the hot broccoli helps everything mix together easier. How I got my kids to like broccoli:I’m a big believer that the key to getting kids to eat their veggies is to just keep offering them. We have a 3 bite rule in our house and it’s worked well for us. 1 bite to test, 1 bite to get used to the texture/flavor, 1 bite to be sure how they feel about it. My kids don’t love every veggie they try, but they ALWAYS try new foods without complaint (it took a while to get there) and they’ve learned so much about what they do/don’t like. For example, my daughter loves cauliflower with cheese, thinks it’s fine as rice, but hates it roasted. She actually gets excited to try new foods these days and see what new recipes she’ll enjoy. You should have seen her little face when she discovered how much she loved my cauliflower mac and cheese the first time I made it. FAQs:How to store broccoli cheese casserole? Like most casseroles this one will store pretty well in the refrigerator! It should last at least 3 to 4 days. The cracker topping may not be as crunchy after reheating. Can I prepare this ahead of time? Yes, you can prepare the broccoli cheese casserole ahead of time to bake the next day. I would hold off on adding the crushed cracker topping until just before baking though! MORE FAVORITE BROCCOLI RECIPES!Chicken and Rice: One skillet and packed with veggies! Penne Alfredo: Bacon, broccoli, pasta, and Alfredo – it doesn’t get yummier than this! Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli: The air fryer is a quick and easy way to make broccoli! Keto Broccoli Casserole: The low carb version of broccoli cheese casserole! Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup: Our go-to soup on busy nights! Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup: This classic recipe is perfectly creamy and cheesy! Prep10 minutes Cook35 minutes Total45 minutes
Cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup also works well in this recipe. Serving: 1| Calories: 165kcal (8%)| Carbohydrates: 14g (5%)| Protein: 4g (8%)| Fat: 11g (17%)| Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)| Cholesterol: 20mg (7%)| Sodium: 579mg (25%)| Potassium: 344mg (10%)| Fiber: 3g (13%)| Sugar: 3g (3%)| Vitamin A: 830IU (17%)| Vitamin C: 81mg (98%)| Calcium: 86mg (9%)| Iron: 1mg (6%) Course:Side Dish Cuisine:American Keyword:easy side dish recipes, easy Thanksgiving recipes, vegetables Do you put Ritz crackers on broccoli casserole?Topping: Add the broccoli cheese casserole mixture to a 9×13 baking dish and sprinkle with some crushed butter crackers, such as Ritz. Drizzle a little melted butter over the top and then you're ready to bake!
How do you make broccoli casserole with Ritz crackers?Place the broccoli mixture into a lightly oiled casserole dish. In small bowl (using the microwave), melt ¼ stick butter, add water, and mix into cracker crumbs with fork. Sprinkle cracker crumb mixture over the broccoli and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown.
What kind of crackers go on a broccoli casserole?Buttery Ritz Crackers, combined with cheese, will turn everyone in the family into broccoli fans. Made with frozen broccoli, you can make this without having fresh broccoli on hand. It takes just minutes to prepare this dish, and it bakes in 30 minutes or less.
Can you make Paula Deen's broccoli casserole ahead of time?Tips and Tidbits About Broccoli Casserole
However, if you're really in a time crunch you can do some make-ahead. All you need to do is make up the dish and place it in the casserole. Don't add the crackers and melted butter. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to two days.
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Broccoli casserole with cream cheese and ritz crackers
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