Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Even Kids Will Love This Broccoli

Broccoli Cheese Casserole is a family staple at our parties. It is so comforting, creamy, and delicious.

While this might not be the most experimental recipe I’ve created, there’s something to be said for the classics. Kids love classics, and let’s be honest: adults love them too.

Who doesn’t love crunchy cheesy goodness?

It’s made with all the usual suspects like Velveeta, Ritz Crackers, and broccoli and it comes out so good. It’s a recipe that everyone can get excited for.

There is a full, printable recipe card at the end of this post. I included some short paragraphs about this recipe as well as a couple of picture for those who need clarification.

Please note that this recipe is an older recipe and modern day health is not always a factor in these recipes. I always say that recipes like this are healthy for the soul.

The True Story Behind This Casserole

A lot of the inspiration for my recipes come from my family. I have been blessed with a large family and our holidays are filled with food traditions and memories.

One of my many Aunts makes some of my favorite dishes. We call her Boo Boo Barb and some of you may be familiar with her Spaghetti Sauce. The Boo Boo Barb Spaghetti Sauce is one of the most popular recipes on my blog.

Another recipe she makes that is a family favorite is her Broccoli Cheese Casserole. It is practically the only way I will eat broccoli.

This Broccoli Cheese Casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal or a super side dish and will make a great holiday tradition. This is also a hearty dinner for anyone who is a vegetarian.

I added rice to this recipe, even though Boo Boo Barb does not have rice in hers. Feel free to choose what you like for your variation. Here is what you will need to make the Broccoli Cheese Casserole.

Classic Ingredients

The ingredients in this recipe are classic ingredients my Aunt always used. We grew up on the Southwest Side of Chicago and the only major stores we had were “The Jewel” and the now long gone Dominicks.

We also had two very small independent owned stores called The Egg Store and Caliendo’s. I sure wish those stores were still around.

This recipe was one of those that was passed around the neighborhood. My Linguine Salad recipe is another one like that.

The Velveeta Option

While we love the Velveeta in this recipe I know now that it is not for everyone. If you do not like to use this cheese food, you can use real cheese on top.

I would recommend shredding your own cheddar so that it melts better. You can also use slices of American cheese as well. But consider giving the Velveeta a try. You may find you really love it.

Everything is ok in moderation.

This is a fantastic recipe to serve with chicken or any other protein of your choice. It is also good enough to be served on its own. This also makes a great Thanksgiving side dish. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings, served as a side dish

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

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Broccoli Cheese Casserole is a family staple at our parties. It is so comforting and creamy and delcious. Made with all the usual suspects like velveeta, ritz crackers and broccoli, it comes out so good. A classic recipe that everyone always loves.

Ingredients

• 2 10oz Packages of Frozen Chopped Broccoli
• 1 Stack of Ritz Crackers, crushed
• 1 Stick of Melted Butter
• 1 Can of Mushroom Soup
• Parmesan Cheese
• Dried Minced Onion
• 1 C of Cooked White Rice
• 1/2 lb of Velveeta Cheese Sliced

Instructions

1. Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with nonstick spray.
2. Add the broccoli and sprinkle with the minced onion and parmesan cheese.
3. Add in the mushroom soup, velveeta cheese and white rice and mix well.
4. Mix the crushed crackers with the melted stick of butter.
5. Add half the crackers to the mixture and stir in.
6. Top the casserole with the rest of the crackers.
7. Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and enjoy!