Description
A creamy, cheesy broccoli casserole topped with buttery Ritz crackers, perfect for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) broccoli, cut into small florets
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (350ml) milk (2%)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch broccoli for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to ice water. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until thickened.
- Reduce heat and mix in salt, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add drained broccoli to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and mix with crushed Ritz crackers. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let sit before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add garlic powder or swap cheddar for pepper jack. You can also add cooked bacon or quinoa for a heartier dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: broccoli casserole, cheesy casserole, Ritz topping, easy side dish