Carrot Broccoli Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup diced carrot
1 cup diced celery
1 cup chopped onion
4 teaspoons butter, divided
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup chicken broth
salt and pepper

Preparation

In a skillet, saute the carrots, celery and onion in 3 teaspoons butter until tender.
Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
Top with 3/4 cup cheese.
In the same skillet, saute broccoli in the remaining butter for 1 minute.
Place over cheese and pour broth over all.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and vegetables are tender.
Season with salt and pepper.