Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole 2

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli cuts or 1 pound fresh steamed
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower florets or 1 pound fresh steamed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese with chives, cut up
• 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cook broccoli and cauliflower according to package directions. Drain well. Place in a large saucepan. Set aside.
3. Cook onion in the 2 tablespoons margarine or butter until tender but not brown. Stir in flour, salt, garlic powder, basil and pepper. Add milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cream cheese. Stir until cheese melts. Stir into vegetable mixture.
4. Pour into 2 quart casserole. Toss together bread crumbs, cheese, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle over vegetable mixture.
5. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.

Notes

To make ahead: Refrigerate unbaked casserole, covered up to 1 day, and bake as directed or freeze up to 1 month thaw frozen casserole in refrigerator overnight and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through.

Attribution

Posted by bettyboop50 at Recipe Goldmine 6/6/01 2:04:16 pm.