Broccoli-Onion Deluxe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 to 1 1/2 lb. fresh broccoli, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 small onions, quartered
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. milk
3 oz. cream cheese, cubed
1 c. soft bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded process sharp American cheese
2 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted

Preparation

Cook broccoli and onion in a small amount of water 3 to 4 minutes or until tender; drain well.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; add cream cheese and stir until melted.
Stir in salt and pepper.
Pour over vegetables; stir gently.
Spoon into a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole; top with cheese.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Combine remaining butter and bread crumbs; toss gently.
Uncover casserole and sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs.
Bake 5 additional minutes or until golden brown.