Broccoli Cheese & Cracker Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place crackers into a large ziploc bag and crush slightly, leaving some large chunks. Set aside.
2. 2
   Plunge broccoli into boiling water and allow to boil for 1 minute. Strain and set aside.
3. 3
   Cut Velveeta into chunks. Throw into a large pot with milk, cream, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Melt, stirring occasionally, until totally smooth. Stir in Dijon if using.
4. 4
   Add broccoli to cheese sauce, then add half the cracker crumbs. Stir to combine, then pour mixture into a buttered 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Top with remaining cracker crumbs, then sprinkle the top generously with black pepper.
5. 5
   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown and casserole is bubbly.