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Move over meat; it's vegetables' time to shine on the main stage during dinner time! Pearl Onion Broccoli Bake pairs floral, delightfully green broccoli with sweet and savory pearl onion, transforming them into the tender, delectable stars of a cross-country casserole tour! A crunchy, rich, and buttery breadcrumb topping, a tangy cheese sauce, and sharp cheddar invite you to dive in and celebrate the tasty transformation of these humble veggies! Pearl Onion Broccoli Bake proves you can't go wrong with pearls!
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Ingredients
- 2 (16-ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets
- 1 (14.4-ounce) package pearl onions
- 1/2 cup butter, divided
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 6 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups soft breadcrumbs
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
Step 3 -In a pot, cook the broccoli in 1 inch of water over high heat until almost tender, about 4 minutes. Drain the water.
Step 4 -In another pot, cook the onions in 1-inch of water over high heat until almost tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain.
Step 5 -Transfer the broccoli and the onions to the prepared baking dish.
Step 6 -In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of the butter.
Step 7 -Whisk the flour, the salt, and the pepper into the butter until smooth.
Step 8 -Gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture.
Step 9 -Bring the flour mixture to a boil, cook and stir until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 10 -Reduce the heat.
Step 11 -Stir the cream cheese into the sauce mixture until blended.
Step 12 -Add the sauce mixture to the veggie mixture and gently stir to coat.
Step 13 -Sprinkle the bake with the cheddar cheese.
Step 14 -Melt the remaining butter and toss it with the breadcrumbs.
Step 15 -Sprinkle the breadcrumbs mixture over the casserole.
Step 16 -Bake, uncover, until the topping is golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 17 -Serve.

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