Broccoli Cheddar Casserole

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We're lucky to have fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. I put bountiful Arizona broccoli to great use in this rich side dish. Even those who don't care for broccoli finish off big helpings. -- Carol Strickland, Yuma, Arizona

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chopped fresh broccoli

  • 1 cup finely chopped onion

  • ¾ cup butter or margarine

  • 12 eggs

  • 2 cups whipping cream

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, saute broccoli and onion in butter until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; set aside. In a bowl, beat eggs. Add cream and 1-3/4 cups of cheese; mix well. Stir in the broccoli mixture, salt and pepper. Pour into a greased 3-qt. baking dish; set in a large pan filled with 1 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.