Easy Carrot & Broccoli au Gratin

Name: Easy Carrot & Broccoli au Gratin
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups baby carrots, cut in half; 4 cups broccoli florets; 10 RITZ Crackers, crushed; 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese; 1 Tbsp. butter, melted; ¼ lb. VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 oz. brick cream cheese, cubed

This easy carrot and broccoli side dish is a delicious addition to your holiday dinner. Adding a cheesy sauce and crisp cracker topping ensures everyone will try it!

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Servings:

8 servings, 1/2 cup each.

Ingredient list

2 cups baby carrots, cut in half
4 cups small broccoli florets
10 RITZ Crackers, crushed
3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. butter, melted
¼ lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) brick cream cheese, cubed

Directions

Bring 3 cups water to boil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add carrots; simmer on medium-low heat 8 min. Add broccoli; simmer 3 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Meanwhile, mix cracker crumbs, Parmesan and butter until blended.

Microwave VELVEETA and cream cheese in 2-cup microwaveable measuring cup on HIGH 1 min.; stir. Microwave 30 sec. or until VELVEETA and cream cheese are completely melted and mixture is well blended when stirred.

Drain vegetables; place in serving bowl. Top with cheese sauce; sprinkle with crumb mixture.

Recipe Tips

Size-Wise
Serve this cheesy vegetable side dish at your next special-occasion meal.
Shortcut
Look for 3/4-lb. packages of fresh broccoli florets in the produce section of your supermarket. Each bag contains about 4 cups which is just the amount you need to prepare this tasty recipe.