Year Round Broccoli Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. sweet butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cian pepper
1 c. warm milk
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
3 1/2 c. broccoli pieces, lightly steamed
2 1/3 c. pearl onions, parboiled
1/4 c. shredded sharp Cheddar
1/2 c. Progresso bread crumbs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
For Sauce:
Melt 2 tablespoons butter. Blend in flour, salt and cian pepper.
Gradually add milk; simmer and stir until thick.
Stir in cream cheese until smooth.
In 1/2-quart casserole dish, place broccoli and pearl onions.
Pour in sauce; mix lightly.
Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
Bake, covered, 15 minutes.
Then cut remaining butter in hunks.
Lay on top and sprinkle top with bread crumbs.
Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer.