Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

This homemade broccoli casserole is a holiday favorite! With cheesy crackers and bread crumbs sprinkled throughout, this is definitely a must-have recipe!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 274 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups milk
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
• 1 ½ cups crushed cheese-flavored crackers (such as Van's™)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Steam the package of broccoli in the microwave until heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add milk, flour, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cream cheese and stir until bubbling. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Stir in the broccoli, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, and 1/2 cup crushed crackers. Sprinkle the bottom of a round glass baking dish with another 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 1/2 cup crackers. Pour broccoli mixture into the dish. Top with Cheddar cheese and the remaining bread crumbs and crackers.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and top is browned, 30 to 35 minutes.