Zesty Broccoli Casserole

Name: Zesty Broccoli Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets, thawed; cooking spray (I use olive oil in a Misto); 1 1/2 cups milk; 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened; 1 cup mayonnaise; 3/4 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 medium); 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs); 1 tablespoon butter, melted

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Recipe by Realtor by day

This recipe is originally from Cooking Light magazine. I have made a few changes to it to suit our tastes. It's delicious! This is a great way to get your family to eat veggies.

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 8-10

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

3

(10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets, thawed
cooking spray (I use olive oil in a Misto)
1 ¹⁄₂

cups milk
2 ¹⁄₂

tablespoons all-purpose flour
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄

teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
³⁄₄

cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¹⁄₂

cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1

cup mayonnaise
³⁄₄

cup chopped onion (about 1/2 medium)
³⁄₄

cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1

tablespoon butter, melted

DIRECTIONS

Arrange broccoli in an even layer in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside.
Combine milk, flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheddar and cream cheeses; stir until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise and onion. Spoon cheese mixture evenly over broccoli.
Place panko in a small bowl. Drizzle with butter, and toss. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over cheese mixture. Lightly spray breadcrumb layer with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble and breadcrumbs brown.

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