Name: Velveeta Broccoli Casserole with Ritz Crackers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 20 ounces Broccoli; 8 tablespoons Butter; 8 ounces Velveeta; 12 Ritz crackers; 2 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning

Velveeta Broccoli Casserole with Ritz Crackers

Velveeta Broccoli Casserole with Ritz Crackers cover

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Velveeta Broccoli Casserole with Ritz Crackers

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Ingredients

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Velveeta Broccoli Casserole with Ritz Crackers

20 ounces Broccoli2 packages of frozen chopped

8 tablespoons Butterdivided

8 ounces Velveetacubed

12 Ritz crackerscrushed

2 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉.

Cook broccoli according to package directions.

Drain liquid from the broccoli and transfer to a 9×9 inch casserole dish; Sprinkle with All Purpose Seasoning.

Cut 4 tablespoons of butter in cubes.

Evenly disperse cubed butter and cheese over the broccoli.

Melt remaining butter.

Mix crushed crackers with melted butter and cover broccoli mixture.

Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-Cook Broccoli for Perfect Texture 🥦
Blanch broccoli for 3-4 minutes before adding to the casserole to ensure it stays tender rather than becoming mushy during baking.
Melt Velveeta Separately for Smoothness 🧈
Cube and melt Velveeta in a saucepan over low heat with a splash of milk before mixing, preventing lumps and creating an ultra-creamy sauce.
Toast Ritz Crackers in Butter First ✨
Toss crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter before topping the casserole to ensure even browning, better texture, and maximum crunch throughout baking.
Season the Cheese Sauce Strategically 🧂
Add your all-purpose seasoning directly to the melted Velveeta rather than sprinkling it over the broccoli, ensuring even flavor distribution throughout the dish.
Don't Overbake After Assembly 🕐
Bake at 350°F for only 20-25 minutes—overbaking causes the Velveeta to separate and the broccoli to lose its vibrant color and texture.