Broccoli Elegant - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. water
6 Tbsp. butter, divided
1 (6 oz.) pkg. cornbread stuffing mix with seasoning
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli spears, thawed
2 Tbsp. 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, 4 tablespoons butter and seasoning packet from stuffing; 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 well in center.
Place broccoli in well; set aside.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in bouillon.
Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
Add cream cheese and salt, stirring until smooth.
Stir in onion.
Spoon mixture over center of broccoli.
Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and paprika. Cover with foil.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes; remove foil and bake 10 minutes longer.