Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Name: Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: broccoli florets (1 large head [approx]); 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Ritz crackers, crushed (for topping); ½ cup (1 stick) butter

A rich, cheesy broccoli casserole crowned with a buttery, golden Ritz cracker crust.

Total time

50 min

Serves

6

Difficulty

Medium

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Essentials · serves 6

broccoli florets (1 large head [approx]) 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Ritz crackers, crushed (for topping) ½ cup (1 stick) butter

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The preparation

8 steps, about 50 minutes start to finish.

01
Blanch broccoli florets in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes.
02
Shock in ice bath and drain well.
03
Mix cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, Parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning together.
04
Fold in blanched broccoli.
05
Transfer to a baking dish.
06
Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.
07
Crush Ritz crackers and mix with melted butter.
08
Top casserole with cracker mixture and return to oven until topping is golden.

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“Blanch the broccoli briefly and drain it really well, since extra water thins the cheese sauce and makes the casserole runny. The buttery Ritz topping goes on near the end so it browns without burning.”

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