Cheesy Broccoli Bake with Crunchy Cracker Topping

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Cheesy Broccoli Bake with Crunchy Cracker Topping transforms your meal with a vegetarian American classic that’s perfect for family gatherings. This dish features a rich blend of melted Cheddar cheese and a buttery cracker crust, creating a satisfying texture that complements the tender broccoli. Ideal as a hearty side or a main dish, it’s a crowd-pleaser that caters to those with dairy, egg, and gluten allergies.

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Overview

This Cheesy Broccoli Casserole with Buttery Cracker Crust is a delightful twist on a classic comfort dish. With a creamy base of mushroom soup and mayonnaise, this casserole is enriched with melted Cheddar cheese and topped with a crispy layer of buttery Ritz crackers. Perfect for family gatherings or as a hearty side dish, this casserole is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Large eggs
• 20 Ounces (oz) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
• 1 Medium onion, minced
• 1 Cup mayonnaise
• 1 Cup condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 Cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 Cup butter, divided
• 0.75 Cup buttery round crackers, crushed

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
3. Add the thawed broccoli, minced onion, mayonnaise, condensed cream of mushroom soup, shredded Cheddar cheese, and butter pieces to the bowl. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
4. Transfer the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
5. Sprinkle the crushed buttery round crackers evenly over the top of the casserole.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown.
7. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness with a satisfying crunch!

Enjoy your homemade Cheesy Broccoli Bake with Crunchy Cracker Topping!