Thanksgiving Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
A creamy and cheesy casserole that adds a delightful green touch to your Thanksgiving feast. Easy to prepare and loved by all!
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 bags frozen broccoli florets, thawed
- 1.5 cans cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounce each)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted divided
- 2 pounds processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), sliced
- 2 sleeves buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place broccoli into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Drizzle 1 tablespoon melted butter over top, then add condensed soup. Stir until broccoli is coated with soup. Pack lightly to form a flat surface.
- Layer 1/2 of the cheese slices over broccoli mixture; set remaining cheese aside.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and stir to blend melted cheese into the broccoli mixture.
- Layer with remaining cheese slices, sprinkle with crushed crackers, and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter.
- Return to the oven and bake until cheese on top begins to melt, about 15 minutes.
- Let casserole sit before serving until it thickens slightly, about 15 minutes.
Notes
For an extra crunchy topping, consider adding more crushed crackers or some breadcrumbs mixed with a little melted butter. Can customize by adding cooked chicken or ham for a heartier dish. Use different cheeses like cheddar or pepper jack for flavor variation.