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Loaded Broccoli Casserole

This loaded broccoli casserole has all the classic flavors of a loaded baked potato - bacon, sour cream, and of course, lots of cheese!

Ingredients:

  • 8 cups broccoli florets
  • 8 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1(10-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 30 buttery round crackers, coarsely crushed
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions:

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook broccoli in a large pot of boiling, lightly salted water for 1 minute; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again and set aside.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Crumble bacon when cool.
  • Add onion to the skillet with bacon drippings; cook over medium about 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, combine soup , sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add broccoli, bacon, and cooked onions to the soup mixture and stir to combine. Add cheese, stir.
  • Transfer broccoli mixture to prepared baking dish
  • Combine crushed crackers and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle crumb mixture over casserole.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!