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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    With lots of cheese, this broccoli and mushroom casserole never lasts long on the dinner table. You can serve this alongside many entrees. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                3 tablespoons butter, divided  |  
                                                2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour  |  
                                                1-1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon garlic powder  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon pepper  |  
                                                1 cup milk  |  
                                                2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese  |  
                                                1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened  |  
                                                2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed and drained  |  
                                                1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped  |  
                                                1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in the cheeses until smooth (sauce will be thick). Fold in the broccoli and mushrooms. 2. Spoon into a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over vegetable mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 8 servings.                              | 
                         
                         
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