Broccoli Elegant

Ingredients

• 1 12 c water
• 14 c butter or margarine
• 1 6 oz pkg corn bread stuffing mix
• 2 10 oz pkg frozen broccoli thawed
• 2 Tbsp butter or margarine
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon granules
• 34 c milk
• 1 3 oz pkg cream cheese softened
• 14 tsp salt
• 4 green onions sliced
• 1 c shredded Cheddar cheese
• paprika

Directions

1. Combine water 14 cup butter and 1 package seasoning mix Bring to a boil
2. Remove from heat stir in stuffing crumbs
3. Let stand 5 minutes
4. Spoon stuffing around inside edge of lightly buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish leaving a well in the center Place broccoli in the well
5. Set aside
6. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy pan over low heat
7. Add flour stir until smooth
8. Cook 1 minute stirring constantly
9. Stir in bouillon
10. Gradually add milk
11. Cook until thickened
12. Add cream cheese
13. Stir until smooth Spoon mixture over center of broccoli
14. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika
15. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes covered with foil
16. Remove foil
17. Bake an additional 10 minutes
18. Yields 8 servings