SISSA'S HAM AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

SISSA'S HAM AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE image

Provided by Tere Gill

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 c broccoli florets, cooked fork tender (see *note)
1/2 c cooked smoked ham, chopped
1/3 c sweet onion, diced small
1 can(s) cream of chicken & mushroom soup (see *note)
3/4 c mayonnaise
4 Tbsp butter (1/2 stick), melted
salt & pepper to taste
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 sleeve ritz "everything" crackers (see*note), crumbled

Steps:

1. Gather ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cook broccoli until just fork-tender; drain well. (Hint: I use the 12 oz. broccoli florets that come in a microwavable pouch.)
3. Place drained broccoli in a mixing bowl. Use kitchen shears to cut/chop the broccoli.
4. To the chopped broccoli, add ham and onions; set aside.
5. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together soup, mayonnaise, melted butter and salt & pepper (to taste.)
6. To the soup mixture, add 2 slightly beaten eggs; mix thoroughly.
7. Pour soup mixture over broccoli in bowl; mix well.
8. Add 3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese; mix to combine.
9. Pour into 8"x 8" baking dish.
10. Top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese and crushed crackers.
11. Bake, uncovered, in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 1 hour. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot or warm. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
12. *NOTE: *You may use fresh or frozen broccoli; drain well before proceeding. *Cream of chicken soup works well, also. *Plain Ritz crackers may be used if the "Everything" Ritz crackers are unavailable. About 30 crackers. *If you have black truffle salt, use it! So good!