Ritz Crackers Broccoli Casserole: A Perfect Side Dish Delight!
A delicious and creamy broccoli casserole topped with crunchy Ritz crackers, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, steam the broccoli florets until tender, about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add the steamed broccoli and half of the shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Spread the cracker mixture evenly over the broccoli mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can use low-fat sour cream.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or ham for a heartier dish.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg