Zesty Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 30 ounce broccoli florets frozen thawed
• 2 teaspoons butter melted
• 8 ounce water chestnuts rinsed drained sliced canned
• 4 ounces cream cheese fat-free softened
• 1 cup mayonnaise fat-free
• 1.5 cups milk fat-free
• 2.5 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 0.8 cup onion chopped ()
• 0.8 cup panko bread crumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 37
2. Arrange broccoli in an even layer in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside.
3. 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.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Add cheddar and cream cheeses; stir until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise, onion, and water chestnuts. Spoon cheese mixture evenly over broccoli.
6. Place panko in a small bowl.
7. Drizzle with butter, and toss.
8. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over cheese mixture. Lightly spray breadcrumb layer with cooking spray.
9. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble and breadcrumbs brown.