Ritz Cracker Casserole

Andtototoo!'s Note:

There are several versions of the Ritz cracker casserole, here is mine, which is made with cream cheese. This is comfort food at its best.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• ½ cup butter
• 36 Ritz crackers
• milk , as needed
• 2 bunches broccoli , steamed until tender
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken
• ½ lb grated cheddar cheese
• ½ lb grated mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. In a medium-size saucepan put the cream cheese and butter, and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Crush the Ritz crackers and place them in a bowl.
4. Add just enough milk to moisten the crackers and blend.
5. In a greased casserole dish layer 1/2 broccoli, 1/2 chicken, 1/2 grated cheeses, 1/2 crushed crackers and 1/2 cream cheese sauce.
6. Repeat the layers.
7. Bake in a 350F oven for 35-45 minutes, or until everything is hot and the cheese has melted.
8. This can also be made without the chicken.

Reviews

[Sherrybeth]

I halved this recipe as there are only 2 of us tonight. The cream cheese made this much more rich and flavorful than the original recipe I had. I did add a little shot of lemon juice and a some onion powder. THIS IS CERTAINLY A KEEPER!!!