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Ritz Cracker Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Cheesy Ritz Cracker Broccoli Cheese Casserole Delight

Ritz Cracker Broccoli Cheese Casserole is a comforting dish combining creamy cheese sauce and tender broccoli topped with crunchy Ritz crackers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Veggies
  • 6 cups Broccoli florets About 3-4 small heads
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Or any neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup Flour All-purpose or gluten-free
  • 2 cups Warm milk 2% or whole
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Or fresh garlic if desired
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Adjust based on heat preference
  • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese Sharp or mild based on taste
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers Crushed
  • 1/4 cup Melted butter

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Half sheet pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
  2. Spread the broccoli florets evenly on a half sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Roast in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes until tender and golden brown.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until bubbly. Add flour, stirring constantly to create a roux for about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Slowly whisk in warm milk, stirring as the mixture thickens (3-5 minutes). Add garlic powder and cayenne pepper, then stir in shredded cheddar until melted.
  5. In a small bowl, crush Ritz crackers into coarse crumbs, then stir in melted butter until well coated.
  6. Layer roasted broccoli in the greased baking dish, pour cheese sauce over it, and sprinkle cracker crumbs on top.
  7. Lower oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 16-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  8. Let the casserole cool for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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