Broccoli Ritz Casserole

This is a variation of the ones posted. It makes a large pan but can be easily halfed. For the topping you may want to add the melted butter one stick at a time to your taste...some people think four sticks makes it too buttery.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 3  heads broccoli
• 12  ounces  sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1  lb  shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
•  Ritz cracker (four tubes)
• 1  lb butter or 1  lb margarine

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook broccoli to beginning tender, drain and place in 9x13 pan.
3. Place sliced mushrooms over broccoli.
4. Place water chestnuts over sliced mushrooms.
5. Sprinkle cheese over vegetables.
6. Melt margarine/butter.
7. Smash crackers and mix with melted margarine/butter.
8. Place cracker mixture over vegetables and cheese.
9. Bake 45 minutes - 1 hour.