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Broccoli Elegant

My family loves this creamy vegetable side dish. As pretty as it is tasty, it's an extra-special way to serve broccoli, and it really dresses up a table.

8-10 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

3 cups water
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 packages (6 ounces each) corn bread stuffing mix
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli spears, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups milk
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cubed
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, 1/4 cup butter and
seasoning packet from stuffing mixes; bring to a boil. Remove from
the heat; add stuffing crumbs and toss. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Spoon stuffing around edges of greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
Place broccoli spears in center of dish. In a saucepan over medium
heat, melt remaining butter. Stir in the flour, bouillon and salt
until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly; bring to a
boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add cream cheese; stir until melted. Add onions; mix well. Pour over

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Broccoli Elegant (continued)

Directions (continued)

broccoli. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until
heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Yield: 8-10
servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup equals 252 calories, 18 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 609 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.