CRUMB-TOPPED BROCCOLI BAKE

Crumb-Topped Broccoli Bake image

Broccoli is one of the main crops grown in this area. This recipe has pleased just about everyone who has tried it, including some who said they didn't like broccoli. -Hope Huggins, Santa Cruz, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1 jar (8 ounces) process cheese sauce
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli cuts
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 12 crackers), divided
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese sauce until smooth. Remove from heat. , Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain and place in a bowl. Add the cheese sauce mixture, eggs, 1/4 cup cracker crumbs, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cracker crumbs. Place dish in a larger baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.