Name: Broccoli-Onion Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 pkgs. Frozen broccoli florets, cooked as directed; 2 Cups Onion, chopped fine; 4 Tbsp. Butter; 2 Tbsp. Flour; 1 Cup Milk; 3 oz. Cream cheese; 2 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 Cup Bread crumbs; Salt and pepper to taste

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Broccoli-Onion Casserole

Author: Adam Moore Cooking Method: Baking, Sauteing Cuisine: American Courses: Casserole, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Dairy Kids Make Ahead

Party / Entertaining Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 30 mins Total Time 45 mins

Cooking Temp: 350 F Servings: 8 Calories: 220

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary:

Vegetarian

Description

Frozen broccoli folded into a rich cream cheese and cheddar sauce made from sautéed onions, butter, flour, and milk, poured into a buttered casserole dish and topped with breadcrumbs browned in butter. Baked at 350°F for 30 minutes. A satisfying vegetable casserole that makes broccoli worth looking forward to.

Ingredients

2 pkgs. Frozen broccoli florets, cooked as directed
2 Cups Onion, chopped fine
4 Tbsp. Butter
2 Tbsp. Flour
1 Cup Milk
3 oz. Cream cheese
2 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 Cup Bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook broccoli according to package directions. Drain well.
Sauté onions in 2 Tbsp. butter. Add flour, salt, and pepper. Stir. Add milk and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens.
Blend in cream cheese and cheddar cheese until smooth.
Add cooked broccoli to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
Pour into a buttered casserole dish.
Melt remaining 2 Tbsp. butter in a skillet. Brown bread crumbs in butter.
Sprinkle browned breadcrumbs over the broccoli mixture.
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 40mg14%
Sodium 290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 4g
Protein 8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Brown the bread crumbs in butter until golden before topping the casserole — this is what gives them their crispy, distinct crust instead of getting soggy in th

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Broccoli-Onion Casserole