rich and creamy broccoli casserole

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lynn Hoar
Easthampton, MA

The rich cheese sauce and golden buttery cracker crumb topping showcases steamed broccoli at its holiday best! Note that this cheese sauce is very very rich, less is truly more when adding the sauce to this dish. Delicious as a side on your Thanksgiving table!! Enjoy!!!

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For rich and creamy broccoli casserole

  • 1
    head of broccoli, trimmed and cut into serving pieces
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 3 oz
    cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 c
    whole milk
  • 12-14
    ritz crackers crushed
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    butter,melted

How To Make rich and creamy broccoli casserole

  • 1
    Par boil or steam broccoli until partially tender, drain and set aside
  • 2
    In suacepan, melt butter, blend in flour, cream cheese and cheddar, add milk. Cook stirring often until mix just comes to a boil and cheeses are incorporated...remove from heat.
  • 3
    Place Broccoli stems in medium casserole dish sprayed with pam. Pour the cheese mix over the top of the broccoli in dabs here and there being sure to leave some of the broccoli uncovered ( just dab on parts here and there)you want to see some green too
  • 4
    Add the melted butter to the cracker crumbs and combine... sprinkle crumbs over broccoli and cheese sauce.
  • 5
    Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes! Enjoy!!

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