I've had several different kinds of broccoli casserole in my time, but there's one that has stood out over the others. The recipe comes from my mother-in-law & I believe it comes from her mother. It's not the most healthy broccoli casserole, but it can be made into a more healthy version without sacrificing too much taste. Which ever way best suites you, it's a simple dish that will impress during the holiday season. Our family looks forward to this creamy broccoli casserole as much as we do the season it's self.
The recipe consists of just 6 ingredients which are, 3 boxes of frozen chopped broccoli, 4 cups of cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cups of mayonnaise, 1 1/2 cans of cream of chicken soup, 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers, & 1 stick of butter. Start by defrosting the broccoli till completely thawed. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, mayonnaise, & soup. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with non-stick baking spray, then add the broccoli mixture to the dish. Crush the Ritz crackers & top the entire casserole with them. Then cut the butter into small pieces & add to the top of the crackers to give the casserole a buttery taste & golden appearance. Bake the broccoli casserole for about 30-40 min. or until the top is lightly browned.
This dish can be made a day ahead & stored in the refrigerator till it's needed to be baked. I know my mother-in-law does this to save time & who doesn't need extra time during the holidays! And don't forget that this heavy dish can be easily lightened up by using both reduced-fat & light ingredients. Share this hassle free, but incredibly scrumptious, broccoli casserole with your family & friends this holiday season.
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