Broccoli Puff

This recipe is one that Mo (my mom) found in one of those community recipe cookbooks -- I *believe* it was called The Orleans County Cookbook but I can't be sure. She decided to try it out for a Christmas Eve dinner one year and it was a huge success. It became a family staple at holiday meals and is one of those wonderful leftover dishes you can't resist.

Broccoli Puff

2 boxes frozen, Chopped Broccoli
1 medium onion, chopped

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup

2 Eggs, beaten

2 Tbsp. Melted Butter

1 cup Mayonnaise OR ½ cup Mayonnaise and ½ cup Miracle Whip 

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 cup grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese (I always used more ...)

1 cup crushed Ritz or HiHo Crackers

Cook and drain broccoli. Mix onions, soup, eggs, salad dressing and/or mayonnaise, salt and pepper together. Add the broccoli. Pour into a 13 x 9 baking dish. Top with grated cheese. Mix crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over cheese. Bake uncovered at 350° for 30 minutes.

Notes: I always used 1 cup of mayonnaise and about 2 cups of cheese for this recipe. Also, this makes a lot … you could certainly cut the recipe in ½ and use an 8 x 8 baking dish.