BROCCOLI CHEESE BAKE

Broccoli Cheese Bake image

This is a great casserole that I threw together one day when a friend requested Broccoli au Gratin for her birthday dinner. This is a great idea for those who aren't big fans of bread crumbs. Also, the eggs can be taken out for a great sauce and using skim milk and fat-free cheese works well, too. It's basically a great recipe that can be easily altered according to taste. Enjoy!

Provided by Leslie A.

Categories Side Dish Casseroles Broccoli Casserole Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 cups fresh broccoli
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 small onion, chopped
1 ¼ cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add flour; cook until bubbly. Stir in onion and gradually add milk, stirring well. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Stir in cheese and eggs; mix well. Combine mixture with broccoli and transfer to a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 148.3 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 284.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g