Description
A delicious cheesy broccoli casserole that is sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds broccoli florets
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 medium sweet yellow onion (diced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups Ritz crackers (crushed)
Instructions
- Place the broccoli florets into a steamer basket over an inch of simmering water. Cover with a lid and steam until fork tender, about 5 minutes for small florets and up to 10 minutes for larger florets.
- While the broccoli steams, grate the block of cheddar cheese using the large holes on a box grater. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the onions and salt. Sauté until golden, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, sautéing until aromatic.
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Sprinkle the onions with flour, toasting for about a minute, or until lightly golden. Whisk in 1/2 cup of the milk to form a thick paste. Slowly whisk in the remaining milk. Sprinkle in the poultry seasoning and black pepper.
- When the sauce starts bubbling consistently, reduce heat to a gentle simmer over medium low. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon without sliding off, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let cool slightly before stirring in half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add the broccoli and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with the cream sauce, stirring to coat. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Top with the crushed crackers.
- Cover tightly with foil, then bake at 375F for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the crackers are golden. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Note #1: Use 2 very large broccoli crowns.
- Note #3: Adjust milk as needed for desired sauce consistency.
- Note #4: You can substitute with any similar cracker if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg