Broccoli Cheese Casserole
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3.7
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Description
Broccoli Cheese Casserole combines steamed broccoli with a creamy sauce made from cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. The broccoli is first softened in the microwave to retain its texture without overcooking. The mixture is transferred to a baking dish and topped with crushed Ritz crackers mixed with melted butter, which forms a crisp, buttery topping while baking. This casserole offers a blend of creamy and crunchy textures, with mild seasoning from salt and black pepper. It is finished in the oven until the cheese melts fully and the topping is lightly browned. This dish works well as a comforting side for dinners and can be served immediately after baking to preserve the contrasting textures.
The use of cream of chicken soup provides a savory base, but cream of mushroom or celery soups can also be used as alternatives for a different flavor profile. The amount of cracker topping can be adjusted to suit personal preference from more crispy crust to a lighter sprinkle.
Ingredients
- 32 ounces broccoli fresh florets
- 10 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 1 1/2 cups Ritz crackers more or less, to taste, crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Add the broccoli to a large microwave safe bowl along with ¼ cup of water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave for 5 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 2 minutes.
- Carefully remove the plastic wrap and drain the liquid.
- Add the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the broccoli and stir well to combine.
- Pour broccoli mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Top with the cracker crumbs and drizzle with the melted butter.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until broccoli is as tender as you’d like and cheese is fully melted.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of crushed crackers on top to your liking; use more for a thicker topping or less for a lighter crust.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 579mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 830IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 81mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
3.7
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