Velveeta Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
This Velveeta Broccoli and Cheese Casserole is made with crisp and tender buttered broccoli, tons of creamy Velveeta cheese and buttery Ritz Crackers. Make it for a Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish. It’s a potluck classic recipe.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 36 oz frozen Broccoli florets
- 3/4 cup melted Butter divided
- 24 oz Velveeta
- 45 Ritz Crackers crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Place broccoli in a microwave-safe and oven-safe 13x9" baking dish.
- Cover with plastic wrap and cook for 8 minutes.
- Stir, re-cover and cook another 8 minutes.
- Remove plastic wrap and pour 4 oz melted butter over broccoli and toss to coat.
- Cut Velveeta into smaller pieces and distribute evenly over broccoli.
- Bake casserole for 15 minutes.
- Place crushed crackers in a bowl and add remaining 8 oz of melted butter. Stir until butter is mostly absorbed.
- Sprinkle cracker mixture over casserole and bake another 15-20 minutes (until crackers are lightly browned and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
For the BEST Velveeta Broccoli and Cheese Casserole you will want to cut the cheese into small pieces before topping the broccoli.
Nutrition
Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1677mg | Potassium: 722mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2162IU | Vitamin C: 114mg | Calcium: 579mg | Iron: 2mg