Southern Broccoli Casserole

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

If you’re a fan of this old school casserole, additionally, you will love this Pineapple Casserole. It’s a basic 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 explanation why we like it is as a result of it’s so straightforward to make. Not solely is it easy, however it is just 4 substances plus just a little salt and pepper. Anytime we publish this recipe we get feedback of individuals saying how this has bene round for a lot of generations. There’s a motive 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 have to be modified and the Velveeta is one in every of them! When you have time, learn the feedback on this recipe, so many like it. 

🍴KEY INGREDIENTS

SWAPS

There isn’t a lot I might swap on this recipe as a result of it simply works so nicely the way in which it’s, however you may use block cheddar cheese, however its the creaminess of the Velveeta that actually makes this casserole. 

🍽️HOW TO MAKE

This recipe is tremendous straightforward and the longest a part of the prep is definitely steaming the broccoli. You’ll be able to steam it within the microwave or on high of the range, whichever you like. 

PREPARATIONS

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

COOKING STEPS

Step 1
Prepare dinner broccoli cuts in response to bundle instructions. (I prepare dinner mine in a bowl within the microwave lined 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 lined 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 plenty of water, ensure and drain that off. It should assist to ensure your casserole isn’t soggy.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

You’ll be able to add cauliflower to this dish for a special variation. Somebody within the feedback beneficial including cooked rooster for a change. That will be an exquisite solution to get pleasure from this dish for a weeknight meal. 

SERVE THIS WITH

This dish is at all times 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 great with this recipe. 

❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

STORING AND REHEATING

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

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SERVING SIZE

This makes 10-12 servings however we at all times 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

Prepare dinner Time 15 minutes minutes

Whole Time 25 minutes minutes

Course Facet Dish

Delicacies American

• 1 32 ounce bundle frozen broccoli cuts, cooked in response to 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

• Prepare dinner broccoli cuts in response to bundle instructions. (I prepare dinner mine in a bowl within the microwave lined 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 lined 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 may substitute it with one other type like cheddar however I don’t suppose it’s practically nearly 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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