Broccoli Elegant - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. water
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1 (6 oz.) pkg. corn bread stuffing mix
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli, thawed
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
3/4 c. milk
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 tsp. salt
4 green onions, sliced
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
paprika

Preparation

Combine water, 1/4 cup butter and 1 package seasoning mix. Bring to a boil.
Remove from heat; stir in stuffing crumbs.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Spoon stuffing around inside edge of lightly buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish, leaving a well in the center. Place broccoli in the well.
Set aside.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy pan over low heat.
Add flour; stir until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in bouillon.
Gradually add milk.
Cook until thickened.
Add cream cheese.
Stir until smooth. Spoon mixture over center of broccoli.
Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes covered with foil.
Remove foil.
Bake an additional 10 minutes.
Yields 8 servings.