Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so you’re probably already figuring out your menu and making your shopping list.
Turkey is good, but to me, the sides are better.
My favorite vegetable is broccoli. I usually saute or roast it, but every now and then, I’ll fix a nice casserole.
I like this particular recipe because it’s kind of different from the usual broccoli casserole. A lot of the ones I come across have cheddar cheese or something like Velveeta. But, this one uses cream cheese.
It’s great for a holiday dinner, or, any night of the week!
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 bag (12-16 0z.) frozen broccoli, florets or cuts
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 2 cups milk
- 6 oz. cream cheese, cut in small chunks
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- salt and pepper to season
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Coat medium casserole dish with cooking spray.
Cook broccoli, either in steamer or microwave, til slightly done. Spread out in dish.
In large sauce-pan, melt 1/4 cup of butter over low-medium heat. Add onions and cook for a few minutes, til tender.
Add flour, stirring in with the onions, til smooth. Slowly pour in milk, continuing to stir mixture. Add cream cheese, stir together til everything is melted and well-blended. Pour over broccoli. Season with salt and pepper.
Melt the rest of the butter in a small bowl in microwave (or in sauce-pan). Stir in bread crumbs and mix til blended with the butter.
Pour bread crumb mixture over the casserole and spread to cover the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
6-8 servings