Broccoli Souffle

a nice, easy recipe that can be made in 30 minutes. Great for a quick dinner.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 souffle dish

Ingredients

• 4  cups fresh broccoli florets
• 2  tablespoons water
• 5  tablespoons margarine, melted
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 3  eggs, beaten
• 1  cup small curd cottage cheese, drained
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1⁄2 cup  minced onion
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

1. Cut broccoli into very small florets, leaving very little stem, and place florets and water in a microwavable bowl.
2. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
3. Remove from microwave, add margarine, sprinkle flour over broccoli and toss.
4. In a large bowl, with beaten eggs, add cottage cheese, cream, 1/2 cup of the cheese, onion, salt, seasoned salt, and white pepper and mix well together.
5. Combine broccoli and egg mixture and pour into a buttered 7x11 baking dish.
6. Sprinkle other 1/2 cup of cheese over top.
7. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or till center is set.