Creamy Broccoli Casserole

Broccoli is smothered with melted cream cheese and baked between layers of crushed crackers.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 320 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup crushed buttery round crackers
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 4 to 6 minutes; drain.

Step 4

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in salt, flour, and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Remove from heat, and stir in broccoli.

Step 5

Sprinkle 1/2 cup of crushed crackers over the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Slowly pour the broccoli mixture into the dish, and top with remaining crushed crackers.