PEARL ONION BROCCOLI BAKE

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With its creamy white cheese sauce and buttery crumb topping, this dish is great comfort food. If you're looking for a mild way to dress up broccoli, this is the recipe. -Charles Keating, Manchester, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen broccoli florets
1 package (14.4 ounces) pearl onions
1/2 cup butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
6 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups soft bread crumbs

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook broccoli in 1 in. of water until almost tender; drain. Cook pearl onions in 1 in. of water until almost tender; drain. Transfer both to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter; whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cream cheese until blended. Add to vegetables; stir gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese., Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until topping is golden brown, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.