Velveeta Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
This Velveeta Broccoli and Cheese Casserole is a creamy and cheesy dish that combines tender broccoli florets with a rich Velveeta cheese sauce, topped with a crunchy Ritz cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side-dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 36 oz frozen Broccoli florets
- 3/4 cup melted Butter, divided
- 24 oz Velveeta
- 45 Ritz Crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare Broccoli: Cook the frozen broccoli florets according to package instructions and set aside.
- Melt Butter: Melt 1/2 cup of butter and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt the Velveeta cheese with the remaining 1/4 cup of butter until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked broccoli with the cheese sauce until well coated. Transfer to a casserole dish.
- Add Cracker Topping: Sprinkle the crushed Ritz crackers over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken or ham to make this casserole a complete meal.
- Feel free to customize the topping with breadcrumbs or different types of crackers for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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