Loaded Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients

• 8 cups broccoli florets
• 8 slices bacon , coarsely chopped
• 1 cup onion
• 1 , 10-ounce
• 1 cup sour cream
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 30 crackers , coarsely crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter , melted

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

3. 3

   Cook broccoli in a large pot of boiling, lightly salted water for 1 minute; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again and set aside.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   Add onion to the skillet with bacon drippings; cook over medium about 5 minutes or until tender.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, combine soup , sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

7. 7

   Add broccoli, bacon, and cooked onions to the soup mixture and stir to combine. Add cheese, stir.

8. 8

   Transfer broccoli mixture to prepared baking dish.

9. 9

   Combine crushed crackers and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle crumb mixture over casserole.

10. 10

    Bake 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

11. 11

    Serve hot and enjoy!