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Cheesy Broccoli Bake (with Velveeta)

A cheesy broccoli bake is a perfect addition to any holiday meal, pitch-in, or regular weeknight dinner. This one is full of flavor and adds in a few unexpected ingredients, like water chestnuts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. fresh broccoli, cut up into small pieces (about 3 crowns)
  • ¼ cup chopped celery
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2-4 tbsp. butter
  • 8 oz. can sliced water chestnuts
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can of condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 8 oz. Velveeta
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ tsp. salt (add more to taste)
  • ½ tsp. pepper (add more to taste)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°. Grease a casserole dish.
  2. Steam the broccoli for 10 minutes.
  3. Saute the onions, celery, and mushrooms in the butter for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat the soup and Velveeta over low heat in a saucepan until cheese melts.
  5. Combine the steamed broccoli, sauted mixture, soup and Velveeta mixture, and water chestnuts.
  6. Pour this into your greased casserole dish.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Take out of the oven and sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top.