Broccoli Casserole

Recipe > Broccoli Casserole

Units: US

– Servings: 6-8

This classic has stood the test of time; it’s right up there Green Bean Casserole. This recipe is from my dear Aunt Kathy who’s born and bred in North Carolina (which automatically qualifies her as a wonderful cook).

10 Minutes Prep

– 25 Minutes Cook

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Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Microwave broccoli according to package instructions & drain.

While broccoli steams, stir together all other ingredients, except cracker topping. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

In a separate bowl, combine crushed Cheez-It crackers with melted butter.

Once drained broccoli has cooled a bit, add & stir into liquid mixture.

Pour into a casserole dish. Sprinkle buttery cracker topping over the top.

Bake 25 minutes. Casserole should be bubbly around the edges.

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces)frozen broccoli steamable florets

1/2 of a 10.5 ouncecan of cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

1/2 cupsharp cheddar cheese, grated (buy a block and shred)

1egg

Dash oftobasco sauce

1/2 cupmayonnaise

1 tspgrated onion (use a cheese grater)

Salt and pepper (to taste)

Tips for this Recipe

There are a million versions of this recipe out there, but I really love this one for its simplicity and ordinary ingredients.
KEY here is to use Cheez-It crackers for the topping. It adds a special crunch and richer flavor.