Saturday, March 26, 2011

KY Blue Broccoli Casserole

3 lbs of broccoli, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
¼ c. all-purpose flour
1 t. salt
2 c. skim milk
6 oz. Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
½ c. Kentucky Rose Bleu cheese*, cubed
2 c. dry white bread, cubed
¼ T. butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare 3 quart casserole with cooking spray.

Bring 3 quarts water to boil in saucepan. Add broccoli to boiling water and cook until barely tender (about 3 to 5 minutes). Drain.

Combine milk and flour and heat over medium heat. Stir until mixture is thickened. Add cream cheese and KY Rose bleu cheese, whish until blended and smooth. Stir in broccoli. Pour into 3 quart casserole.

In a blender, whirl bread cubes until coarsely crumbled. In a small bowl, mix crumbs with butter, toss to coat. Sprinkle crumbs over broccoli mixture.

Bake 20 to 30 minutes in preheated oven until heated through and crumbs are golden.

Yield: 12 servings

*KY Rose Bleu Cheese is made by Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese from Barren County, KY.

Nutrition Analysis per serving: 120 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 8g protein, 13g carbohydrates, 15 mg cholesterol, 420 mg sodium, 3g fiber.

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