How to Make Thanksgiving Broccoli and Cheese Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious food. One classic side dish that often graces the table on this special day is the broccoli and cheese casserole. This dish is a perfect combination of comfort and flavor, making it a must-have for any Thanksgiving feast.

What sets this broccoli and cheese casserole apart from the rest is its rich and creamy cheese sauce that perfectly coats the tender broccoli florets. The dish is then baked to golden perfection, cre...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (14 ounce) bags frozen broccoli florets, thawed
  • 1 ½ (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
  • 2 pounds processed cheese food (such as Velveeta ®), sliced
  • 2 sleeves buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Nutrition

    492 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 1438mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 45mg
    • Calcium: 518mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 523mg