Velveeta Broccoli Casserole with Ritz Crackers
This cheesy broccoli casserole has tender broccoli in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with buttery cracker crumbs.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen broccoli florets (can also use fresh)
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, divided
- ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz Velveeta, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1⅓ cups crushed Ritz crackers (1 sleeve)
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
- Place broccoli in a large microwave-safe bowl. Pour ¼ cup water into the bottom, cover, and microwave on high for 4–5 minutes. The broccoli should be completely defrosted.
- Drain the broccoli well.
- Place 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook for 4–5 minutes, or until the onion is very soft. Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Whisk in the milk and salt. Cook for 2 minutes, or until thickened slightly. Stir in the Velveeta and cook until the Velveeta is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the broccoli and beaten eggs to the Velveeta mixture. Stir to combine.
- Pour into the prepared dish.
- Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Place in a medium bowl, and stir in the crushed Ritz crackers. Sprinkle the mixture over the broccoli in the casserole dish.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes at 350°F. Serve right away.
Notes
Make sure that the broccoli is completely defrosted before adding it to the cheese mixture.
You can use Cheez Whiz instead of Velveeta if you'd like.
Topping variations: use crushed Cheez Itz or French's fried onions instead of the Ritz. If you're using fried onions, add them during the last 5 minutes of baking time.
Try a spin with cauliflower by using half broccoli/half cauliflower.
Reheat the casserole in the oven for best results. The microwave works too, but the cracker crumbs may not be as crispy.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 12gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 987mgPotassium: 525mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1453IUVitamin C: 102mgCalcium: 264mgIron: 2mg
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