Broccoli Elegant - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, divided
1 (6 ounce) package chicken-flavored seasoned stuffing mix
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli spears, thawed and drained
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 (3 ounce) package neufchatel cheese or (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
paprika

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
Combine water and 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Stir in stuffing mix and let stand 5 minutes.
Spoon stuffing around the edge of baking dish, leaving a well in the center. Arrange broccoli spears in well.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add bouillon.
Add milk gradually, stirring constantly. Whisk in cream cheese and salt, mixing until smooth. Stir in onion. Pour sauce over broccoli. Sprinkle with cheddar and paprika.
Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes longer.