[recipe] Pearl Onion Broccoli Bake

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This is too good for words! *lol*

 

Pearl Onion Broccoli Bake

 

4 packages (8 oz. each) frozen broccoli cuts

4 cups frozen pearl onions

1/2 cup butter, divided

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. garlic granules

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 cups milk

2 packages (3 oz. each) cream cheese, cubed

2 cups soft bread crumbs

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

 

In a large pan, cook broccoli in 1 inch of water until almost tender, then

drain. Cook pearl

onions in 1 inch of water until thawed and warmed through, then drain as well.

In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter; stir in the flour, salt, garlic and

pepper until

smooth. Gradually add in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes

or until

thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cream cheese until smooth and blended.

Place broccoli and onions in a greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Add sauce and

stir gently

to coat. Melt remaining butter and toss with the bread crumbs; sprinkle crumbs

and

cheddar cheese over the vegetables.

Bake uncovered at 350?F for 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Yield: 12 servings

 

~ PT ~

 

It is better to light one small candle

than to curse the darkness.

~ Confucius (551-479 BC)