Southern Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Southern Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 cups chopped, fresh broccoli florets
• 1 (10¾-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ½ stick butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• ½ medium onion, finely diced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1½ cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 full sleeve Ritz crackers, finely crushed

Instructions

1. Place broccoli in a steamer basket over simmering water. Cover and steam for approximately 5 minutes. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, soup, mayonnaise, butter, eggs, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Add 1 cup of cheese and mix again.
5. Place mixture in a medium buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese and crackers on top.
6. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.