Broccoli-Onion Deluxe

Ingredients

• 1 cup breadcrumbs soft
• 1 pound broccoli fresh cut into spears
• 6 tablespoons butter divided
• 3 ounces cream cheese softened
• 2 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 1 cup milk 
• 16 ounces pearl onions frozen
• 1 pinch pepper 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

• sauce pan
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. In a covered saucepan, cook onions in a small amount of water for 5 minutes.
2. Add broccoli; cook 5 more minutes.
3. Drain.
4. Place in a 2-qt. baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk; cook and stir until thickened.
5. Add cream cheese; stir until melted.
6. Pour sauce over vegetables; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Melt remaining butter; combine with crumbs.
7. Sprinkle over casserole. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 15 minutes.