Fresh Broccoli Casserole
Yields: 1 Family-Size Serving
Total Time:________

Ingredients:

  • 1, 8 Ounce Package of Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (1 Cup)
  • 1-2 Cups Water
  • 1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1 Egg, Beaten
  • 1 Onion (Chopped)
  • 1 Roll of Ritz Crackers
  • 1 Stick Melted Margarine (1/2 Cup Butter)
  • 2 Bushels of Broccoli (3-4 Heads Per Bushel)
  • 5 Heaping Tablespoons Mayo

Equipment:

  • Measuring Cups
  • Long Handle Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Oven
  • PAM Non-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 13 x 9 Casserole Dish
  • Colander or Strainer
  • 3 Quart Saucepan

Pre-Preparation:

  1. Lay out all ingredients/equipment 15 minutes prior to cooking/baking.
  2. Chop up from the sprout down on the broccoli. (about halfway down the stalk). Use ALL of the head.
  3. Chop up the onion

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350oF.
  2. In a 3 quart saucepan, boil water to a raging boil.
  3. Cook the chopped broccoli and the onion for about 10 minutes over medium heat.
  4. After cooking pour broccoli and onions into colander or strainer to drain.
  5. After draining, place cooked broccoli and onions back into the saucepan.
  6. Pour half of your butter over the broccoli and onions. Reserving the remainder the for the casserole topping.
  7. Stir the onions and broccoli in colander with cheese and butter.
  8. Then add mayo to broccoli and onion mixture, combine.
  9. Then add your cream of mushroom soup to the mixture.
  10. Beat egg, then add to mixture and combine.
  11. Spray PAM Non-Stick Cooking Spray in baking pan or casserole dish.
  12. Pour the mixture into your 13 x 9 casserole dish and smooth out.
  13. Then, combine remaining butter and ritz crackers and sprinkle over the casserole.
  14. Place casserole in oven and bake for 40-45 minutes.
  15. After baking let cool for about 15 minutes.