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Broccoli And Cheese Casserole
An ultra-creamy cheese sauce coats every piece of tender broccoli, topped with a buttery, crunchy cracker crust. This comforting side dish is easy to make and a guaranteed family favorite.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 42 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 32 min👤 Ricardo Solis📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- oven
- casserole dish
- colander
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2
Blanch the frozen broccoli in boiling water for ⏱️ 2 minutes. Drain immediately in a colander and set aside.
3
In a large pot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Sauté the minced onion and garlic for ⏱️ 3-5 minutes until soft.
garlic, minced4 cloves
4
Reduce heat to low. Add the cubed Velveeta and heavy cream, stirring frequently until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth (about ⏱️ 5 minutes).
5
Gently fold the blanched broccoli into the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
6
Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
7
In a small bowl, combine the crushed crackers and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
8
Bake for ⏱️ 25 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories
350 calories
fat Content
25g fat
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3g fiber
sugar Content
4g sugar
sodium Content
800mg sodium
protein Content
12g protein
carbohydrate Content
15g carbs
saturated Fat Content
15g saturated fat
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