Savory Broccoli & Cheese Bake

Ingredients

• 14 oz. fresh or frozen broccoli florets, cooked for 8 minutes and drained
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 of a small onion, finely minced onion
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup 2 % milk
• 1 3/4 cups freshly grated Sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3 large eggs, beaten

Instructions

1. Pre heat oven to 350°.
2. Butter a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
3. Place the cooked and drained broccoli in the casserole dish.
4. Heat the butter in a large saucepan; add onion and sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes, until onion is tender, add garlic and saute just until fragrant.
5. Stir in flour until well blended and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
6. Add the pepper,salt, milk and half-and-half.
7. Continue cooking over low heat until thickened.
8. Stir in cheese and cook just until cheese is melted.
9. Add about 1/3 of the hot mixture to the beaten eggs; add back to the hot mixture, blending well. Pour over the broccoli.
10. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center of the broccoli casserole comes out clean.
11. This recipe serves 6.

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