Photo: Broccoli-Cheese Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen broccoli florets or fresh blanched broccoli florets, drained
- 4 cups crumbled crackers (recommended: Ritz crackers)
- 1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon freshly chopped oregano leaves
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 stick melted butter
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese, cubed small
- 1 pound Camembert, sliced thin
- Cooking spray
Directions
Preheat oven 450 degrees F.
In a large stock pot of boiling salted water, blanch broccoli florets for 3 minutes. Remove from water and shock in a large bowl of ice water. Remove from ice water and drain on a paper towel lined platter. Set aside.
Using a plastic bag, crush crackers. Add the thyme, oregano, paprika, cayenne, pepper and melted butter until well combined. Set aside.
In a large casserole dish lightly greased with butter add broccoli and cheeses. Pour cracker topping on top of cheese and broccoli. Wrap with foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes in oven.
Remove from oven. Take foil off and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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By elmurillo1
Orlando, FL
on December 14, 2011
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I love this casserole!!! Every time I make it, it is a success. I do change some things around depending on what I have on hand. Thanks Aaron, I love your recipes!!!
By cjb173
Charlotte, NC
on December 07, 2011
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My mom made this for Thanksgiving - used low fat thin-sliced Swiss instead of Camembert, and probably dried herbs instead of fresh. It was a hit! Even my dad - who turns his nose up at casseroles and things like Velveeta - loved it. Tasted great, held together, and didn't get watery like other broccoli cheese casseroles she's tried.
By ruthann.bates_1...
Richmond, 86
on November 30, 2011
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I am a fan of Chef McCargo's, but this was not his best. I made it for Thanksgiving. It was so bad, I had to throw it out. It is the cracker topping that ruined it. It overwhelms the entire dish. It is not the added herb/spices, it is just the abundance of crackers. I would suggest eliminating them entirely and just put more cheese on top.
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