Broccoli and Onion Casserole

Name: Broccoli and Onion Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh broccoli; 2 cups fresh onions or leeks, chopped; 1 cup sharp or medium cheddar cheese; 4 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp flour; 1/4 tsp salt, dash of pepper; 1 cup milk; 4 oz cream cheese; 2 tbsp butter; 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 2tbsp parmesan cheese

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By Shirley Ann Jones
@Cookitnow33

Cream cheese is what gives this casserole the great flavour.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

35 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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1 pound

fresh broccoli
2 cups

fresh onions or leeks, chopped
1 cup

sharp or medium cheddar cheese
4 tbsp

butter
2 tbsp

flour
1/4 tsp

salt, dash of pepper
1 cup

milk
4 oz

cream cheese
2 tbsp

butter
1 cup

fresh breadcrumbs
2tbsp

parmesan cheese

How to Make Broccoli and Onion Casserole

Step-by-Step

Cut broccoli into bite size pieces and cook in boiling water for about 3 minutes, drain
Blanch onions,drain.
Sauce... melt butter over medium heat, add flour, salt,pepper and milk and whisk until smooth.
Blend in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
Place broccoli into a 2 quart casserole dish. Place blanched onions on top of broccoli layer. Pour sauce over vegetables, spreading evenly.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese over sauce.
Melt about 2 tbsp of butter in small bowl and add about a cup of fresh breadcrumbs and 2 tbs parmesan cheese. Mix well and sprinkle over sauce.
Bake at 350 F for about 35 minutes or until topping is brown and crispy.