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Broccoli Cheese Casserole

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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Broccoli Cheese Casserole
As seen on Episode 179

The preparation

8 steps, about 50 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Blanch broccoli florets in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes.

  2. 02

    Shock in ice bath and drain well.

  3. 03

    Mix cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, Parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning together.

  4. 04

    Fold in blanched broccoli.

  5. 05

    Transfer to a baking dish.

  6. 06

    Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.

  7. 07

    Crush Ritz crackers and mix with melted butter.

  8. 08

    Top casserole with cracker mixture and return to oven until topping is golden.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“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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