Zesty Broccoli Casserole

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• cooking spray (i use olive oil in a misto)
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 medium)
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 arrange broccoli in an even layer in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside.
• 2 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 and onion. spoon cheese mixture evenly over broccoli.
• 3 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.