Broccoli Casserole Supreme

1 large head broccoli, stems removed
One 10 3/4-ounce can Campbell's condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
2 large eggs, beaten
1small onion, finely chopped
1teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups finely crushed Ritz crackers

1. Place the broccoli in a large saucepan with 1 inch water, bring to boil, cover, and steam the broccoli for 5 minutes. Drain and chop coarsely.

2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2-quart casserole and set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, condensed soup, mayonnaise, butter, eggs, onion, and salt, season with pepper, and mix till well blended. Add 1 cup of the cheese and mix well.

4. Scrape the mixture into the prepared casserole. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine and blend the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the crackers, sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole, and bake till a straw inserted in the middle comes out clean, 30-40 minutes. Let stand about 20 minutes before serving.

Serves 6 to 8