Broccoli Brag

Great Southern recipe for sharing and toting. You can even bake it a day ahead, cool, wrap and refrigerate. Rewarm it covered in foil, in a 300 degree oven for 20 minutes.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2 (10 ounce) packages  frozen chopped broccoli
• 4  tablespoons butter, melted
• 6  large eggs, beaten
• 2  cups skim milk ricotta cheese
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  hot sauce (to taste)
•  ground pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F Put the rack in the middle of the oven.
2. Lightly mist a 13 by 9 inch glass or ceramic dish with vegetable spray.
3. Place the broccoli in a safe bowl and microwave on high till thawed (about 2 minutes) Drain in sink, pressing it with a fork until all liquid you can get is out.
4. Add the butter, eggs, ricotta, 1 cup of cheddar, flour, salt and pepper and hot sauce.
5. Stir and combine well.
6. Put into prepared pan and spread evenly and scatter remaining cheese over top.
7. bake until golden brown and bubblely around edges, about 50 minutes or so.
8. Let it cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.