BROCCOLI CHEDDAR CASSEROLE

This delicious broccoli cheddar casserole is made with broccoli, cheddar cheese and just a few other simple ingredients baked in a buttery cracker crust

Broccoli Cheddar Casserole

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

This broccoli cheddar casserole is the recipe that you’re guaranteed to make again and again.

It is the ultimate comfort food side dish. My family absolutely devoured this one the first time that I made it.

Even my picky kids who usually aren't huge fans of anything that has vegetables in it enjoyed this one.

The best thing about this casserole is that it can served with anything from a casual dinner at home to a special holiday meal.

It's made its way to many of my families Thanksgiving and Chirstmas dinners. I love to serve it because its super easy to make and always a crowd pleaser.

It's hard to resist broccoli baked in a favlorful cheese sauce with that crunchy Ritz cracker topping. Its just so so good!

I hope you give this recipe a try. If you do, I know that you'll love it just as must as my family and I do.

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Broccoli Cheddar Casserole Variations

I like this recipe as it is, but here are some ways to switch it up if you'd like to.

• Broccoli- Fresh broccoli can be used in this recipe instead of frozen if you prefer that. Just be sure to boil the broccoli for a few minutes and drain it very well before using it. Seaming it would work also.
• Soup- Instead of cream of chicken, cream of cheddar, cream of mushroom. or cream of chicken with the herbs are all great replacement choices. Any "cream of" flavor would work so choose your favorite.
• Toppings- The Ritz Crackers really give this dish a nice touch of flavor but you can skip them completely if you'd like and just stick with the layer of shredded cheese. Traditional panko or seasoned breadcrumbs are great replacements also.

Broccoli Cheddar Casserole Ingredients

• Frozen broccoli, thawed and rough chopped
• Onion, chopped
• Cream of chicken soup
• Cheddar cheese
• Butter
• Salt, pepper and garlic powder
• Garlic powder
• Mayonnaise
• Ritz crackers

Instructions

First, rough chop the frozen, thawed broccoli and add it to a medium-sized bowl.

Then add the chopped onion, can of soup, mayonnaise, egg, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder and mix it all together.

Now, add the mixture to a baking dish and spread it out until its even.

Next, using a food processor, crush the Ritz crackers up until they resemble breadcrumbs.

Then melt the butter and stir it into the crackers until they are coated.

Now, top the casserole with the remaining shredded cheese and cracker topping.

Finally, bake it for about 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the sides are hot and bubbly. Serve warm and enjoy!