Description
Broccoli Cheese Casserole with Ritz Crackers is a creamy, cheesy baked dish topped with buttery cracker crumbs, making it the ultimate comforting side for family dinners and holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (steamed until tender-crisp)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional, depending on soup used)
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers), crushed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the broccoli: Steam or boil until just tender. Drain well and set aside.
- Make the cheesy mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the broccoli until coated.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the broccoli-cheese mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Add the topping: Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Serve warm as a comforting side dish!
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg