CHEESY RANCH BROCCOLI BAKE

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Fresh broccoli meets a cheesy ranch sauce in this colorful side dish that'll have everyone going for seconds.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

10 cups fresh small broccoli florets
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup water
1 container (8 oz) cream cheese spread, softened
1/2 cup milk
1 package (1 oz) ranch salad dressing & seasoning mix
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
15 coarsely broken Ritz™ crackers
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
In large (at least 4-quart) microwavable glass bowl, mix broccoli, bell pepper and water; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until broccoli is bright in color and hot; drain. Return broccoli and bell pepper to bowl.
Place cream cheese spread and milk in medium microwavable glass bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; use whisk to blend (mixture will have a few small lumps).
Stir dressing mix into cream cheese mixture; mix well. Add cheese; stir to combine. Pour cheese mixture over broccoli and bell pepper; toss to coat. Spread in baking dish.
In small bowl, toss crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over broccoli.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g