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Broccoli and Pearl Onion Casserole

Teresa Ambra
This scrumptious Broccoli Casserole recipe uses broccoli florets and pearl onions in a creamy sauce of heavy whipping cream and cream cheese. The dish is sprinkled with grated cheddar cheese and Italian bread crumbs. It's a terrific casserole for holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish, Vegetable/Casserole
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 411 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 10x15" glass baking dish
  • 1 sauce pan
  • 1 whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 24 oz. broccoli florets frozen
  • 16 oz. jar pearl onions drained and rinsed several times, to get rid of some of the brine taste
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream or half-and-half (you can also use milk)
  • 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 2/3 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs

Instructions
 

  • Place broccoli and onions in a large, greased baking dish or roaster pan (a 10x15” size is good).
  • Meanwhile in saucepan, melt butter, then add flour and whisk until incorporated.
  • Using a whisk, slowly whisk in the cream until it is a nice sauce-like consistency.
  • I usually add about 1/8 cup at a time.
  • Work the cream into the sauce before adding more.
  • Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to sauce until melted.
  • Stir in salt and pepper.
  • Pour cream sauce over broccoli in baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Then sprinkle bread crumbs over top.
  • Cover with foil and bake about 1 hour at 350° or until broccoli is done.
  • Remove foil and cook about 10 minutes more uncovered.

Notes

NOTE: I try to make sure the sauce reaches to the bottom of the casserole by moving the veggies around and allowing the cream sauce to sink to the bottom.
 
Recipe inspired from Taste of Home.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 10gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 424mgPotassium: 374mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1576IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 1mg
Keyword broccoli, casserole, cheese, pearl onions, side dish, vegetable
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