Broccoli-Onion Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

2 10-ounce packages frozen cut broccoli

2 cups frozen small whole onions or 2 medium fresh onions, cut into wedges

2 tbsp butter or margarine

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup milk

1 3-ounce package cream cheese, cut up

1/2 cup shredded American cheese

2 tbsp butter or margarine

1 cup soft bread crumbs

Oven 350o

 

Method

Cook broccoli according to package directions. Drain well; set aside. Cook frozen or fresh onions in boiling salted water about 10 minutes or till tender. Drain; set aside.

In the same saucepan melt the 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour, salt and dash pepper. Add milk. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes more. Add cream cheese; stir till melted. Stir in broccoli and onions. Turn into a 1 1/2-quart casserole. Top with American cheese. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter; toss with crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake in 350o oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Makes 8 servings.

 

Per 1/8 serving: 15 g carbohydrates, 201 calories, 13 g fat, 7 g Protein, 305 mg sodium

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