Broccoli Onion Deluxe

A great side dish for the holidays.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

Bring broccoli and onions to a boil in a pot of salted water until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Arrange vegetables in a baking dish.

Step: 3

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir flour, salt, and pepper into melted butter until smooth, about 2 minutes. Whisk milk into flour mixture until thick and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add cream cheese. Stir until smooth.

Step: 4

Pour cream cheese mixture over vegetables, stirring lightly. Top with Cheddar cheese. Combine 2 tablespoons melted butter with bread crumbs in a bowl; sprinkle over vegetables.

Step: 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bread crumbs are golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Per Serving: 267 calories; protein 8.4g; carbohydrates 15.7g; fat 19.8g; cholesterol 58.4mg; sodium 418mg.

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