BROCCOLI BACON CASSEROLE WITH A KICK

Broccoli Bacon Casserole with a Kick image

Give your creamy broccoli bacon casserole an ever-so-gentle kick with Pepper Jack cheese. Broccoli Bacon Casserole with a Kick is topped with cracker crumbs and ready to eat in only 35 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h

Yield 10 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 lb. broccoli florets
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 Tbsp. flour
1-1/2 cups milk
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
8 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 1/3 cup)

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Cook broccoli in boiling water in large saucepan 5 min. or until crisp-tender; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in same saucepan on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add onions to reserved drippings; cook and stir 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk until blended; cook and stir 3 min. or until thickened. Add cheese; cook and stir 3 min. or until melted. Remove from heat.
Stir in broccoli and bacon; spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Top with cracker crumbs.
Bake 25 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g