(This recipe was first posted in conjunction with the Meijer Ad Week 3/4/12 - 3/10/12)
We had this delicious side dish recently at the home of a friend. It comes together quickly and can be made with either fresh or frozen broccoli.
We had this delicious side dish recently at the home of a friend. It comes together quickly and can be made with either fresh or frozen broccoli.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds fresh OR frozen broccoli
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 sleeve/tube Ritz crackers
3/4 cup (1 stick plus 4 Tbsp) margarine, melted
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 sleeve/tube Ritz crackers
3/4 cup (1 stick plus 4 Tbsp) margarine, melted
Directions:
If using fresh broccoli: wash and cut into bite-sized pieces. Cook in boiling water 10-12 minutes (until partially cooked), then drain and set aside. If using frozen broccoli: cut up the larger chunks into bite-sized pieces. Put in a microwaveable bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Cook on high 2 minutes, then drain and set aside. Mix together the soup, mayonnaise, cheese, and lemon juice, then add broccoli. Spread out in a greased 9x13 pan. Crush crackers, then mix with margarine and spread/sprinkle on top of broccoli. Bake 35 minutes at 325 degrees.
If using fresh broccoli: wash and cut into bite-sized pieces. Cook in boiling water 10-12 minutes (until partially cooked), then drain and set aside. If using frozen broccoli: cut up the larger chunks into bite-sized pieces. Put in a microwaveable bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Cook on high 2 minutes, then drain and set aside. Mix together the soup, mayonnaise, cheese, and lemon juice, then add broccoli. Spread out in a greased 9x13 pan. Crush crackers, then mix with margarine and spread/sprinkle on top of broccoli. Bake 35 minutes at 325 degrees.
Options and Tips
- This recipe is easily doubled, and can still be baked in a 9x13 pan. Increase baking time by 5-10 minutes.
The original recipe can be found on page 375 of Heritage Christian School's "Favorite Family Recipes" cookbook, and was served to us by Trisha Bruinsma. I made a few alterations to the instructions and subbed frozen broccoli for the fresh.
This went over VERY well at our house. Even with the kiddos. A completely different approach to broccoli. Will definately make again.
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