Broccoli Mushroom Bake

Name: Broccoli Mushroom Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup whole milk; 2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed and drained; 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped; 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

With lots of cheese, this broccoli and mushroom casserole never lasts long on the dinner table. You can serve this alongside many entrees.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup whole milk
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed and drained
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in the cheeses until smooth (sauce will be thick). Fold in the broccoli and mushrooms.
Spoon into a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over vegetable mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

With lots of cheese, this broccoli and mushroom casserole never lasts long on the dinner table. You can serve this alongside many entrees.

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