Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 10.4 oz pkgs frozen broccoli florets
  • 1 4 oz jar 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)

Instruction

  • 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 broccoli and drained pimentos in a large bowl.
  • 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 buttered Ritz crackers.
  • Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 35 - 40 minutes. Serve immediately.