Shelly's Recipe

ELEGANT BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Category: Broccoli

3 cups water
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp butter, divided
2 packages (6 ounces each) corn bread stuffing mix
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli spears, cooked and drained
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp salt
1-1/3 cups milk
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cubed
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/8 tsp paprika

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, 1/4 cup butter and seasoning packet from stuffing mixes; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; add stuffing crumbs and toss. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Spoon stuffing around edges of greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place broccoli spears in center of dish. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Stir in the flour, bouillon and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Add cream cheese; stir until melted. Add onions; mix well. Pour over broccoli. Cover and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Serves 8-10