broccoli casserole recipe

Creamy, cheesy, &amp; loaded with broccoli &amp; ham, this casserole is sure to be a hit at the dinner table!

Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

pasta

broccoli (chopped)

butter

onion (diced)

garlic (minced)

chicken broth

light cream

cornstarch

basil

ham (or cooked chicken, optional)

cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)

parmesan cheese (shredded)

salt & pepper

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add pasta. Cook until al dente adding broccoli for the last 4 minutes of cook time. Drain very well and set aside.

While pasta is boiling, cook onion and garlic in butter over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.

Combine broth, cream, cornstarch, and basil. Add to the onions in the saucepan and mix well. Bring to a simmer over medium heat while whisking until it comes to a boil and thickens.

Once thickened, remove from the heat and stir in ham, 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt &amp; pepper to taste.

Combine the pasta, broccoli, and ham and spread into the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese and bake 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

This ritz cracker broccoli casserole is a family favorite side dish!

Broccoli Casserole With Ritz Crackers

oz frozen broccoli florets

onion

mushrooms

salt

olive oil

sour cream

10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup

cheddar cheese

sleeve of ritz crackers (crushed)

Add the mushrooms, garlic, onion, olive oil, and salt to a skillet

Cook the mushrooms mixture over medium high heat for around 10 minutes, until the mushrooms evaporate their liquid and cook down

In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, broccoli, and the mushroom onion mixture

Grease a small casserole dish and pour in the broccoli casserole. Spread it out evenly

Top the casserole with the remaining 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese

Add the crushed ritz crackers over the top

Bake the broccoli casserole at 350 degrees for 25 - 35 minutes, until golden browned and bubbly

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