Broccoli and Cheese Casserole with Ritz Crackers
Our Broccoli Casserole with Ritz Crackers recipe is a delicious and easy side dish for any meal (perfect for the Holidays)! Definitely a family favorite recipe!
Ingredients
- 6-8 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 10oz can cream of mushroom soup (or homemade - see Notes)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese freshly grated & divided (more if desired)
- 1 cup Ritz crackers roughly crushed
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Steam Broccoli: Add a steaming basket to a large saucepan and fill the bottom with water (to just below the basket). Add broccoli to the steamer basket. Cover and bring to a boil. Steam until broccoli is very tender/soft - they should almost be falling apart. Drain.
- Combine: Add cooked broccoli to an 11-inch oval dish (or comparable square baking pan) along with cream of mushroom soup, mayo and cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
- Topping: Cover with crushed crackers and drizzle melted butter on top.
- Bake: Place in preheated oven, middle rack and uncovered, for approx. 30-40 minutes or until nice and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Cream of Mushroom Soup: if using a store-bought version, we recommend Pacific Foods Organic Cream of Mushroom Soup!
- Dairy-Free Cream of Mushroom Soup: we have a tried-and-true recipe for Dairy-Free Cream of Mushroom Soup if you want to sub that in.
- Dairy-Free: to make this dairy-free use a dairy-free cream of mushroom soup (like the one linked above), dairy-free cheese and vegan butter.
- Gluten-Free: to make this gluten-free use a gluten-free version of Ritz crackers (or something similar).
- Make Ahead: this is a great holiday recipe because it is perfect for making the day before! Follow through Step 3 and then cover and refrigerate. Take out of the refrigerator the day of serving and let come to room temp if you can. The proceed with Step 4 and pop in the oven (you may need to cook a bit longer since it will get cold in the fridge).
- Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 542IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg
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