Shelly's Recipe

ZESTY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Category: Broccoli

3 (10 oz) pkg frozen broccoli florets, thawed
Cooking spray
1 1/2 cup milk
2 1/2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup (3 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup (4 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 medium)
1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, rinsed, drained, and sliced
3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 tsp butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375.

Arrange broccoli in an even layer in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside.

Combine milk, flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheddar and cream cheeses; stir until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise, 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 mixture. Lightly spray breadcrumb layer with cooking spray. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble and breadcrumbs brown. Serves 8-10