Broccoli-onion deluxe

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ pounds Broccoli, fresh; cut into 1-1/2\" pieces
3 smalls Onions; quartered
2 tablespoons Butter (or marg.)
2 tablespoons Flour, all-purpose
1 cup Milk
3 ounces Cream cheese; cut into cubes
¼ teaspoon Salt
⅛ teaspoon Pepper, white
½ cup Cheese, sharp Amereican; shredded
2 tablespoons Butter (or marg.); melted
1 cup Breadcrumbs, soft

Directions

Cook broccoli and onion in a small amount of boiling water 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Drain well.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; add cream cheese, and stir until melted. Stir in salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables; stir gently. Spoon into a lightly greased 1-½ quart casserole; top with cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Combine remaining butter and breadcrumbs; toss gently. Uncover casserole, and sprinkle with buttered breadcrumbs; bake 5 additional minutes or until golden brown.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, sometime in 1981. Typos by Nancy Coleman. Submitted By LAWRENCE KELLIE On 11-15-94

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