Broccoli Casserole with Ritz Crackers
This Broccoli Casserole with Ritz Crackers is a must-try side dish that everyone will love at your next dinner event.
Servings: 10
Calories: 379kcal
Equipment
- 1.5 Quart Casserole Dish
- Aluminum Foil
- Mixing Bowls
- Small Saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 heads broccoli cut into florets (8-10 cups)
- 1 ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 10 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ garlic powder
- 1 ½ cups marble or cheddar cheese shredded
Topping
- 4 ounces Ritz crackers crushed
- ½ stick butter unsalted and melted
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a 1 ½ quart casserole dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Place broccoli in a large pan, covered, with 1 cup of water, and steam on medium heat for about 5 minutes (you do not want it to cook too much).
- While that is cooking, in a large mixing bowl add sour cream, chicken soup, mayonnaise, and seasoning and mix well. Add broccoli when done, then cheese and mix again.
- Transfer to prepared baking dish and make your topping by mixing Ritz, melted butter and parsley.
- Sprinkle overtop and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbling on the sides. If desired, uncover and broil to brown the top lightly.
Notes
- Don’t Over-Steam: Cook broccoli just until bright green. Overcooking can lead to excess water and an unpleasant texture.
- Drain Well: Make sure there is no excess water before mixing into the creamy sauce.
- Even Cracker Layer: Spread the Ritz cracker crumbs evenly so the whole dish gets that golden brown crunch.
- Broil Carefully: If browning the top, watch closely to prevent burning the buttery crackers.
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Freezer: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil to prevent freezer burn and freeze up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Warm in the oven at 350F until heated through, or microwave individual portions.
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1260IU | Vitamin C: 109mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 1mg
