Ultimate Broccoli Cheese Casserole Recipe

Name: Ultimate Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 16 oz frozen broccoli cuts or fresh broccoli ( cut into bite-size pieces); 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise (recommend Dukes); 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1 sleeve crushed Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers); 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)

March 20, 2017 by Sharon Rigsby, Updated April 19, 2019 33 Comments

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When you see a recipe with the name Ultimate Broccoli Cheese Casserole you expect it to be, pretty spectacular. This delicious recipe for broccoli casserole with Ritz crackers loaded with cheesy goodness lives up to its name!

Just imagine, healthy crisp broccoli covered with a smooth and creamy sauce made with tangy sour cream. Add cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, and sharp cheddar cheese. Top with a crunchy crushed Ritz cracker crust. This broccoli and cheese casserole really is the ultimate side dish!

This iconic broccoli and cheese casserole recipe pairs well with just about any entrée. It is also the perfect side dish for holiday dinners, potlucks or really any meal where you want to impress your family or guests!

Make-Ahead Broccoli and Cheese Casserole:

Guess what? This crowd-pleasing broccoli recipe only takes about 5 minutes to mix everything together. And yes, you can make it a day or so ahead of time, so all you have to do is pop it in the oven on the big day.

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How to make Broccoli Casserole with Ritz Crackers:

You will need fresh or frozen broccoli, sour cream, mayonnaise, cream of mushroom soup, sharp cheddar cheese, garlic powder, Kosher salt, ground black pepper, Ritz crackers, and unsalted butter.

When you are ready to get started, gather your ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and grated cheese in a large bowl.

Mix well and add the broccoli!

Place the Ritz crackers in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process. Add the melted butter and pulse a few times to combine. Or, manually crush the Ritz crackers and mix with the melted butter.

Liberally spray a 2-quart baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray and add the broccoli mixture and spread out. Top evenly with the cracker crumbs.

Bake the casserole uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until it is bubbly and the cracker crust is lightly browned. Let sit for about 5 minutes and serve this delicious broccoli casserole with Ritz cracker crust.

Sharon’s Expert Tips:

If you are making this broccoli and cheese casserole ahead, assemble the casserole, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Then bake as directed. You may need to add an additional 10-15 minutes to the total baking time.
If you don’t have any Ritz crackers, crush croutons and use them instead. You can also substitute panko bread crumbs.

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