Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 2 1/2 lbs Broccoli florets

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1 Salt

• Snacks

  • 1 sleeve Butter crackers

• Dairy

  • 1/4 Butter
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 8 oz Cheddar cheese, sharp
  • 1 3/4 cups Half & half

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Ingredients

• 2 ½ pounds broccoli florets, roughly chopped (7-8 cups)
• ¼ cup flour
• ¼ butter
• 1¾ cups half & half
• 8 ounces (about 2¼ cups) freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
• Salt to taste
• 1 sleeve butter crackers (like Ritz)
• ¼ cup butter, melted

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a medium sized rectangle baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add broccoli and boil for 3-4 minutes. Drain, rinse and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for several minutes until golden. Add half & half and bring to a low boil until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheese (reserve ¼ cup for topping). Taste and add salt as desired.
• Arrange broccoli in the baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over the broccoli and gently stir to coat.
• In a small bowl, combine crushed crackers with melted butter and stir in the remaining cheese. Sprinkle cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and topping is browned. If topping isnt browned enough, place under the broiler for a few minutes.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.