Broccoli Casserole with Ritz Crackers
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Broccoli Casserole with Ritz Crackers
Description
This casserole features frozen broccoli cooked and drained, combined with melted Velveeta cheese and butter to form a rich, creamy base. This mixture is spread into a casserole dish and topped with a crumb mixture made of crushed Ritz crackers, melted butter, and water, lending a crunchy and flavorful crust once baked. The assembly bakes at 350°F until the crumbs turn golden brown, about 20 minutes.
The overall texture contrasts creamy broccoli and cheese with a buttery, crisp topping. Velveeta cheese provides a smooth melt, and the buttery Ritz crackers add a characteristic soft crunch and savory note.
Fresh broccoli can be used as an alternative to frozen by blanching briefly and cooling before incorporating. This recipe relies on Velveeta for consistency and flavor; other cheeses have not been tested. One sleeve of Ritz crackers is sufficient for the topping.
Ingredients
- 28 ounces broccoli frozen, chopped
- 8 ounces processed cheese Velveeta Original Loaf
- 1 leeve Ritz crackers crushed
- ½ tick butter divided
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook broccoli according to package instructions, remove any and all water, and set aside.
- While broccoli cooks; in medium saucepan melt ¼ stick butter with the block of Velveeta cheese until smooth. Then, add broccoli and mix well. 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.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh broccoli by blanching it 2 minutes and cooling immediately to maintain texture before using.
- Velveeta cheese is essential for this casserole’s creamy texture; results may vary with other cheeses.
- Use one sleeve of buttery Ritz crackers for a balanced crumb topping—don't skimp.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5c | |
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1073IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 89mg | 99% |
| Calcium | 211mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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