Cheesy Pimento Broccoli Casserole
Classic broccoli casserole gets an upgrade with the addition of pimentos, a homemade cheesy sauce and a topping of buttery Ritz crackers.
Servings 12
Calories 202kcal
Ingredients
- 2 10.4 oz pkgs frozen broccoli florets
- 4 oz pimentos drained
- 1/2 cup large curd cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded and divided
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup Ritz crackers measured after being crushed
- 3 tbsp butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a casserole dish and set aside.
- Place both bags of broccoli in microwave, instruction side up, and microwave for 6 minutes. Open bags and drain the broccoli in a strainer.
- Place the microwaved and drained broccoli and drained pimentos in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- In a food processor, add the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, 1 1/2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, egg, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth.
- Pour the cheese mixture over the broccoli and pimentos. Stir until well combined. Spread evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
- In a clean bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter. Stir until well combined.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the broccoli casserole. Top the casserole with the buttery Ritz crackers.
- Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 40 minutes until bubbly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 467mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg