ZESTY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

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This was originally a "light" recipe from Cooking Light. Sorry, I like it better unlightened! This is my version.

Provided by KathyP53

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets, thawed
cooking spray (buttered flavored is best)
1 1/2 cups milk
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 medium)
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, rinsed, drained, and sliced
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadbrumbs, or regular breadcrumbs)
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.2, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 44.2, Sodium 511.7, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.8, Protein 9.7

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