Southern Broccoli Casserole

This Southern Broccoli Casserole, or as it’s generally referred to as Broccoli Velveeta Casserole, is a must have at any vacation gathering! 

In case you are a fan of this old school casserole, additionally, you will love this Pineapple Casserole. It’s a traditional and one we serve each Christmas.

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS SOUTHERN CASSEROLE

This casserole has been a household favourite for a few years and one of many the reason why we find it irresistible is as a result of it’s so simple to make. Not solely is it easy, however it is just 4 elements plus just a little salt and pepper. Anytime we put up this recipe we get feedback of individuals saying how this has bene round for a lot of generations. There’s a cause why the previous timey recipes final..they’re simply that good! 

We really feel this recipe is greatest made the day of and sure many individuals will say I can’t imagine it’s made with Velveeta however it simply works on this southern casserole. Some issues don’t should be modified and the Velveeta is certainly one of them! When you’ve got time, learn the feedback on this recipe, so many find it irresistible. 

🍴KEY INGREDIENTS

SWAPS

There isn’t a lot I’d swap on this recipe as a result of it simply works so effectively the best way it’s, however you possibly can use block cheddar cheese, however its the creaminess of the Velveeta that basically makes this casserole. 

🍽️HOW TO MAKE

This recipe is tremendous simple and the longest a part of the prep is definitely steaming the broccoli. You possibly can steam it within the microwave or on high of the range, whichever you favor. 

PREPARATIONS

I minimize all of the Velveeta into cubes as a result of it helps it to soften sooner. I additionally crush the crackers and soften the butter. 

COOKING STEPS

Step 1
Cook dinner broccoli cuts in keeping with bundle instructions. (I cook dinner mine in a bowl within the microwave coated with saran wrap. Add 1/2 the melted butter, salt and pepper, and the velveeta cheese chunks to the broccoli. Stir to soften.

Step 2
Add the opposite half of the melted butter to the ritz cracker crumbs.

Step 3
Spray a 2 quart casserole dish and add a layer of the broccoli and cheese on the underside. Subsequent add a layer of the buttered cracker crumbs. Proceed to do that ending with the highest coated with the buttered cracker crumbs.

Step 4
Bake in a preheated 375 diploma oven for 15 to twenty minutes till the highest is browned.

⭐TIP

If you happen to steam your broccoli and it has a variety of water, ensure and drain that off. It is going to assist to ensure your casserole isn’t soggy.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

You possibly can add cauliflower to this dish for a unique variation. Somebody within the feedback really helpful including cooked rooster for a change. That may be an exquisite method to get pleasure from this dish for a weeknight meal. 

SERVE THIS WITH

This dish is all the time served at our Thanksgiving, we make it with our Barley Casserole which has been in our household for a few years. Our grandmother made it for each vacation and it goes fantastic with this recipe. 

❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

STORING AND REHEATING

We retailer this in an hermetic container within the fridge. It really reheats fairly effectively! 

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SERVING SIZE

This makes 10-12 servings however we all the time find yourself doubling it after we take it to a gathering.

Southern Broccoli Casserole

This recipe for Broccoli Casserole is so good. It’s requested in our household for each single vacation gathering!

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook dinner Time 15 minutes minutes

Whole Time 25 minutes minutes

Course Aspect Dish

Delicacies American

• 1 32 ounce bundle frozen broccoli cuts, cooked in keeping with bundle instructions
• 1/2 cup of butter or margarine or 8 tablespoons melted
• 1 1/2 sleeves of ritz crackers can use extra, crumbled
• 1/2 to three/4 of a 32 ounce bundle of velveeta cheese minimize in chunks
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• Cook dinner broccoli cuts in keeping with bundle instructions. (I cook dinner mine in a bowl within the microwave coated with saran wrap. Add 1/2 the melted butter, salt and pepper, and the velveeta cheese chunks to the broccoli. Stir to soften.

• Add the opposite half of the melted butter to the ritz cracker crumbs

• Spray a 2 quart casserole dish and add a layer of the broccoli and cheese on the underside. Subsequent add a layer of the buttered crumbs. Proceed to do that ending with the highest coated with the buttered crumbs.

• Bake in a preheated 375 diploma oven for 15 to twenty minutes till the highest is browned.

Some folks don’t like utilizing velveeta cheese and you possibly can exchange it with one other type like cheddar however I don’t assume it’s almost pretty much as good. Everybody that has ever had this loves it in the event that they like broccoli.

Key phrase Broccoli Casserole

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