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Broccoli Cheese Casserole 🥦

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A close-up of a hand scooping a serving of Broccoli Cheese Casserole 🥦, topped with a golden brown crumb crust, from a white baking dish.

Summary

I have been making this EASY broccoli cheese casserole as far back as I can remember for every Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and even for Sunday dinners. All you need is frozen broccoli florets, Velveeta cheese, and a crispy buttery Ritz cracker topping! I get a call from my nephews every year to ensure I am bringing the broccoli cheese casserole to the party! This is the best way to get your family to eat their vegetables! Follow step by step the instructions I give and my guess is that you’ll be making this recipe every Thanksgiving and holiday from here on out. If you enjoy this recipe check out my Top 10 Side Dishes for Thanksgiving!

A person with dark red nail polish holds a piece of steamed broccoli over a colander filled with florets, perfect for making Broccoli Cheese Casserole 🥦 in a cozy kitchen setting.

You need to ensure the frozen broccoli is thawed out and the excess water is evaporated. Let it sit in the colander for an extra few minutes to continue to let the broccoli thaw and drain. Pat dry the broccoli gently with a towel to absorb any excess water.

A hand using a paper towel to pat dry steamed broccoli in a metal colander on a wooden surface, prepping the florets for a delicious Broccoli Cheese Casserole 🥦.
A baking dish filled with fresh broccoli florets is being sprinkled with seasoning from a red shaker, perfect for making a delicious Broccoli Cheese Casserole 🥦.
A baking dish filled with broccoli florets and uneven slices of yellow cheese, ready to be cooked into a delicious Broccoli Cheese Casserole 🥦. The dish sits on a wooden surface.
A stick of butter melts in a white saucepan on the stovetop, ready for the delicious Broccoli Cheese Casserole 🥦, with a colorful floral spoon rest brightening the background.
A white pot on a stovetop contains melted butter and crushed crackers, being heated together as the base for a delicious Broccoli Cheese Casserole 🥦.
A hand holding a wooden spoon sprinkles crushed crackers over a Broccoli Cheese Casserole 🥦, layering broccoli florets and slices of yellow cheese in the casserole dish.
A wooden spoon spreads a crumbly breadcrumb topping over a Broccoli Cheese Casserole 🥦, layering it atop vibrant broccoli and slices of cheddar cheese, preparing the dish for baking.
A hand uses a wooden spoon to spread a layer of crushed crackers and cheese slices over a Broccoli Cheese Casserole 🥦 in a red baking dish on a wooden surface.

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👝 How to Store Leftovers

Store in air-tight container in refrigerator for 3-5 days.

🤔 Common Questions

Can I use fresh broccoli instead of frozen?

Yes, you can use fresh broccoli. Just cut it into bite-sized pieces and cook it until tender before adding it to the casserole. You may want to blanch the broccoli by boiling it for a few minutes and then immediately plunging it into ice water to preserve its color and texture.

Can I make this casserole ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the casserole up to 24 hours in advance. Assemble it, cover it tightly, and refrigerate. When ready to bake, you may need to add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

A close-up of a hand scooping a serving of Broccoli Cheese Casserole 🥦, topped with a golden brown crumb crust, from a white baking dish.

Broccoli Cheese Casserole 🥦

The easiest, yet most delicious way to make Broccoli Cheese Casserole. It's actually an oven baked mystery on how delicious broccoli florets topped with Velveeta cheese and a buttery cracker topping can be!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 1 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups of frozen broccoli florets
  • 3/4 of a 32 oz block of Velveeta Cheese
  • 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers about 60 crackers
  • 1 stick of butter I used salted
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 2 tsp of garlic powder divided
  • 2 tsp of cracked black pepper divided

Instructions
 

  • Defrost the broccoli florets and steam only for about 2-3 minutes just to take the frost away in the microwave. You don’t want them cooked all the way before baking. Pat the broccoli dry.
  • Add the broccoli to a baking dish. season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Top with Velveeta Cheese slices.
  • In a sauce pan add a stick of butter and melt on low heat. Crush the Ritz crackers and add to the sauce pan. season with pepper and garlic powder. Continuously move the ritz in the pan with the butter until its toasty brown.
  • Once the crackers are browned, top the casserole with the buttery Ritz crumbs. Cover with foil and bake at 350° F for about 35 minutes. Then uncover and bake another 20 minutes or so, or until the cheese is melted, browned, and bubbly! Make it!

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Nutrition

Calories: 1kcalProtein: 0.001gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.003gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 233mgPotassium: 0.1mgVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 0.2mgIron: 0.002mg
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