Broccoli Elegant

Name: Broccoli Elegant
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, divided; 1 (6 ounce) package chicken-flavored seasoned stuffing mix; 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli spears, thawed and drained; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule; 3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk; 1 (3 ounce) package neufchatel cheese or (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; paprika

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, divided
1 (6 ounce) package chicken-flavored seasoned stuffing mix
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli spears, thawed and drained
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 (3 ounce) package neufchatel cheese or (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
paprika

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
2

Combine water and 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Stir in stuffing mix and let stand 5 minutes.
3

Spoon stuffing around the edge of baking dish, leaving a well in the center. Arrange broccoli spears in well.
4

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add bouillon.
5

Add milk gradually, stirring constantly. Whisk in cream cheese and salt, mixing until smooth. Stir in onion. Pour sauce over broccoli. Sprinkle with cheddar and paprika.
6

Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes longer.