Broccoli And Cheese To Please

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No cream of something soups and no rice in this broccoli casserole. good side for a holiday meal, or anytime! from the cajun connection cookbook.

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Steps

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Cook broccoli according to the package directions.

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Drain.

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Transfer broccoli to a large bowl , and set aside.

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Saute the onion and celery in 1 / 4 cup melted butter in a large skillet until the vegetables are tender.

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Add the sauteed vegetables and the drained mushrooms to the broccoli.

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Melt 1 / 4 cup butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.

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Add flour , stirring until smooth.

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Cook 1 minute , stirring constantly.

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Gradually add milk.

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Cook over medium heat , stirring constantly , until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.

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Reduce the heat to low.

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Add cream cheese , salt , and pepper , stirring until smooth.

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Add one-half of the cream cheese mixture to the broccoli mixture.

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Stir well.

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Spoon the broccoli mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole.

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Pour remaining one-half of the cream cheese mixture over the broccoli mixture.

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Sprinkle evenly with the cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.

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Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until it is hot and bubbly.

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Ingredients

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frozen chopped broccoli, onion, celery, butter, sliced mushrooms, all-purpose flour, milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper, sharp cheddar cheese, soft breadcrumbs