Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

Name: Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups milk; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed; 1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs; 1 ½ cups crushed cheese-flavored crackers (such as Van's™); ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Rating: 4 stars

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This homemade broccoli casserole is a holiday favorite! With cheesy crackers and bread crumbs sprinkled throughout, this is definitely a must-have recipe!

By Sarah Gwaltney

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

40 mins

total:

55 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 10 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
1 ½ cups crushed cheese-flavored crackers (such as Van's™)
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Step 2

Steam the package of broccoli in the microwave until heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 3

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add milk, flour, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cream cheese and stir until bubbling. Remove from heat.
Step 4

Stir in the broccoli, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, and 1/2 cup crushed crackers. Sprinkle the bottom of a round glass baking dish with another 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 1/2 cup crackers. Pour broccoli mixture into the dish. Top with Cheddar cheese and the remaining bread crumbs and crackers.
Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and top is browned, 30 to 35 minutes.