Description
Velveeta Broccoli and Cheese Casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table with creamy, cheesy goodness that makes vegetable eating a total breeze. Guaranteed to win over picky eaters and satisfy hungry families, this classic side dish delivers warmth and cheesy satisfaction in just one simple bake.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 36 oz frozen Broccoli florets
- 24 oz Velveeta
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¾ cup Butter
Topping:
- 45 Ritz Crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grab a 9×13-inch baking dish for the casserole.
- Steam 36 oz of frozen broccoli florets until tender, then thoroughly drain excess water using a colander.
- Melt ½ cup of butter in a saucepan over low heat, then add 24 oz of Velveeta cheese and stir until completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour the warm cheese sauce over the drained broccoli and mix gently until every floret is evenly coated.
- Transfer the cheesy broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it in an even layer.
- Crush 45 Ritz crackers into fine crumbs and sprinkle them uniformly across the top of the casserole.
- Drizzle the remaining ¼ cup of melted butter evenly over the cracker topping to help them turn golden and crisp.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is deep golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set slightly.
Notes
- Fresh broccoli works best when steamed or blanched to maintain a crisp texture and vibrant green color.
- Drain the broccoli thoroughly to prevent excess water from making the casserole watery and diluting the cheese flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, swap Ritz crackers with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes.
- Add cooked diced chicken or ham to transform this side dish into a complete main course meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg