Vegetables
Broccoli Casserole Serves 6 to 8 1 large or 2 small bunches fresh broccoli 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup mayonnaise 1 small onion, minced 1 can cream of mushroom soup 5-ounce can sliced water chestnuts ½ sleeve Ritz crackers, crumbled 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated for topping ½ sleeve Ritz crackers, crumbled
Cook broccoli in water to cover, boiling until tender. Drain and chop finely. While broccoli is cooking, combine 1 cup cheese, mayonnaise, onion, soup, eggs, and water chestnuts. Add chopped broccoli. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Butter bottom of 13” x 9” x 2” Pyrex casserole dish. Spread crumbled Ritz crackers in bottom of dish. Pour broccoli mixture on top of crumbs. Sprinkle cheese and rest of Ritz crumbs on top of casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Center of casserole should puff, set, and brown slightly. If including meat or shrimp in the dish, it can be used as a main dish and served with a salad and bread. Julia Ariail
Optional additions: 1 cup cooked chicken or 1 cup cooked ham or 1 cup cooked shrimp
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