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Southern Broccoli Casserole

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A rich and creamy Southern classic broccoli casserole with sharp cheddar cheese, a homemade cream sauce, and a crunchy buttery Ritz cracker topping. This meatless comfort dish is perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or Sunday supper.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed and drained
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in salted butter over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and stir well to form a roux; cook for 1-2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
  4. Slowly whisk in the half-and-half and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and bubbles, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Remove sauce from heat and stir in mayonnaise, eggs, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
  6. Fold in the thawed broccoli and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese into the sauce mixture.
  7. Pour the broccoli-cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best texture, use thawed and well-drained frozen broccoli to avoid excess water in the casserole. You can substitute fresh broccoli by steaming it until just tender. The Ritz cracker topping adds a classic buttery crunch—do not skip it.

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