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Broccoli Cheese Casserole

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Fresh Broccoli with Melty Cheese and a Ritz Cracker Crust

Ingredients

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  • 4 bunches fresh broccoli – florets only
  • 8 TBL butter – divided in half
  • 1 lb liquid gold velveeta cheese – cubed
  • 1 sleeve ritz crackers – roughly crushed and toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Cut the broccoli florets off the stems and set aside
  3. Cube the velveeta and reserve
  4. Crush the ritz crackers by hand in the sleeve
  5. Melt 1/2 stick of butter in a pan, bring to a sizzle on medium heat and add the crushed crackers
  6. Reduce heat to medium low and stir while toasting them to a golden brown and set aside
  7. Steam the broccoli covered in a pot until softened
  8. While steaming the broccoli, melt the remaining butter in the saute pan, add the velveeta and heat on medium. Stir until the butter and cheese are combined into a liquid sauce
  9. Drain the broccoli and add to the cheese sauce
  10. Fold the broccoli into the cheese sauce until thoroughly combined
  11. Spread evenly into a 9″ x 11″ baking dish
  12. Cover evenly with the toasted crackers and cover with aluminum foil
  13. Place on a center rack in the oven and bake for 45 minutes
  14. Uncover and bake for 5-10 minutes more
  15. Remove and keep warm until ready to serve