DIANNE'S BROCCOLI

Dianne's Broccoli image

Provided by Pianolady

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ounces frozen chopped broccoli
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
2 large eggs (Can cut back to 1 if extra large)
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 cup onion, finely minced
4 ounces whole kernel corn, drained
1/4 lb diced cheddar cheese or 1/4 lb swiss cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 drops hot pepper sauce, to taste
1 slice white bread
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

Cook broccoli according to package directions and drain.
Combine cottage cheese, eggs, 2 tablespoons butter and flour in blender or mixing bowl.
Blend or beat until cottage cheese mixture is smooth and creamy.
Fold in broccoli, onion, corn, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and a couple of drops of hot pepper sauce.
Pour cottage cheese mixture into a greased, deep casserole.
Make soft bread crumbs by tearing 1 slice of white bread into blender container and blending on low speed until soft crumbs are formed.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in skillet.
Add soft bread crumbs and saute until golden brown.
Sprinkle buttered bread crumbs and bacon over cottage cheese mixture.
Bake at 350°F 1 hour, or until mixture is set.
Enjoy!