Cheesy Ranch Broccoli Bake Recipe

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

Preparation

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.

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