Microwave Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 12 lb broccoli trimmed and coarsely chopped
• 14 c butter or margarine
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 12 c milk
• 1 8 oz jar processed cheese spread
• 3 eggs slightly beaten
• 14 tsp salt
• 14 tsp nutmeg optional
• 18 tsp pepper
• 12 c crushed Cheddar cheese
• croutons or herbed croutons

Directions

1. Cook broccoli with 12 cup water and 12 teaspoon salt for 8 to 10 minutes
2. drain well and set aside
3. Cook onion and butter uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes on High
4. Stir flour into butter mixture
5. Cook one minute on High
6. Add milk gradually stirring constantly
7. Cook one minute on High or until thickened
8. Add cheese stir until well blended
9. Mix in broccoli eggs and seasoning
10. Cook six minutes on High
11. stir after 3 minutes Stir mixture again
12. sprinkle croutons over top
13. Cook 6 minutes on High uncovered
14. Let stand 5 minutes before serving
15. Makes 6 servings