Elegant Broccoli

This is a delicious side dish that I make for special occasions. This makes a very thick sauce and I like to thin it a little with butter which results in a richer tasting sauce.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 (1 kg) bag broccoli stem, cooked and drained (or 1 lb. bag)
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  oxo chicken bouillon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄3 cups milk
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
• 2  green onions, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. Place broccoli in 9x13 dish.
2. In saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter.
3. Add flour, oxo and salt; stir to form a smooth paste.
4. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly; bring to a boil.
5. Cook and stir 2 minutes.
6. Add cream cheese; stir until melted (if mixture seems too thick, add a small amount of hot, melted butter to thin).
7. Add onions.
8. Pour over broccoli.
9. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.
10. Bake in pre-heated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until bubbly.