Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Casserole is so easy to make. You just set it and forget it then you have a delicious comforting casserole.

I love a good cheesy casserole. This casserole uses fresh broccoli instead of frozen. I feel that fresh is always better. Better flavor and better texture.

This casserole is the best way to get my kids to eat broccoli. What kid turns down anything smothered in cheese?

serve this casserole with roasted chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy for a total comforting Sunday Dinner. Put on stretchy pants because you are going to want seconds.

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Broccoli

Buy broccoli crowns in the produce section of your grocery store. Buy 2 large ones.

Once you get them home give them a good rinse. This step is to get the broccoli clean them from all the hands that have touched them. Plus the dust in the storeroom of the grocery store and to wash away any spray on preservatives.

Cut the broccoli into florets. Don’t worry if about big florets. The broccoli gets so tender in the slow cooker that it cuts like butter when done.

Cheese

I don’t buy bagged shredded cheese. You want to buy a block of cheddar and shred it when you prep for the casserole. Once you stop buying shredded cheese and start buying blocks and shredding it yourself you will find it has a better fresher flavor.

Cheese tastes way better when you shred it yourself. Once you do it you won’t go back. I know the bags of shredded cheese is convenient but pale in comparison to flavor.

For this recipe I cut off a  6 oz. block and shredded it myself. A kitchen scale is a essential for every kitchen especially to weigh cheese!

Slow Cooker

Not all slow cookers are the same! Check on your casserole around the 2:30 mark. It could take up to 3 hours. On the sides there might be some burnt looking edges. If so that is ok! Those burnt edges taste good.

Recipe for Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Casserole

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Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

Course Side Dish

Keyword Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Servings 6

Author Stephanie Jackson

Ingredients

• 2 large broccoli crowns cut up into florets.
• 1 can 10 3/4 oz. condensed cream of celery soup. (do not add water)
• 6 oz. sharp cheddar cheese shredded. divided
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
• 1 tablespoons salted butter diced

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl combine broccoli, cream of celery, half of the cheddar cheese, onion, Worcestershire, and pepper.
2. Spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Pour mixture into the slow cooker.
4. Top with crushed crackers.
5. Sprinkled diced butter pieces over the top of the crackers.
6. Cover and cook on high for 2 -1/2 to 3 hours.
7. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top and cover for another 7-10 minutes until the cheese has melted.
8. Serve