Pearl Onion Broccoli Bake |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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With its creamy white cheese sauce and buttery crumb topping, this dish is great comfort food. If youâre looking for a mild way to dress up broccoli, this is the recipe. âCharles Keating, Manchester, Maryland Ingredients:
4 packages (8 ounces each) frozen broccoli cuts |
4 cups frozen pearl onions |
1/2 cup butter, divided |
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
2 cups milk |
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed |
2 cups soft bread crumbs |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, cook broccoli in 1 in. of water until almost tender; drain. Cook pearl onions in 1 in. of water until almost tender; drain.
2. In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cream cheese until smooth and blended.
3. Place broccoli and onions in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Add sauce and gently stir to coat. Melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle crumbs and cheddar cheese over vegetables.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Yield: 12-15 servings.
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