Elegant Broccoli

This is a creamy side dish which is very tasty. It is a different way to serve broccoli.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 3  cups water
• 1⁄4 cup butter, plus
• 6  tablespoons butter (divided)
• 2 (6 ounce) packages  corn  bread stuffing mix
• 2 (10 ounce) packages  frozen broccoli spears (cooked and drained)
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄3 cups milk
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese (softened and cubed)
• 2  green onions (scallions, sliced)
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and 1/4 cup butter; bring to a boil.
2. Remove from heat and add the stuffing mix and toss; let stand for 15 minutes.
3. Spoon stuffing around edges of a greased 9 x 13 casserole baking dish.
4. Place broccoli spears in the middle of the dish.
5. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter.
6. Add flour, bouillon, and salt; stir to form a smooth paste.
7. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly till thickened.
8. Add cream cheese; stir till melted.
9. Add onions and mix well.
10. Pour over center of broccoli.
11. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
12. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.