Broccoli-Onion Deluxe

1 pound fresh broccoli
2 cups frozen small whole onions or 3 medium onions, quartered
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 3-ounce low-fat package cream cheese
1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheese
1 cup soft bread crumbs

Slit fresh broccoli spears lenthwise; cut into l-inch pieces.
Cook in boiling salted water till tender.
{or cook frozen broccoli according to package directions}. Drain.
Cook frozen or fresh onions in boiling salted water til tender; drain.
In saucepan melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine;blend in the flour, salt, and pepper.
Add milk; cook and stir til mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Reduce heat; blend in cream cheese til smooth.
Place broccoli and onions in a quart casserole.
Pour sauce over broccoli and onions. Mix lightly.
Top with shredded cheese.
Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine over the soft bread crumbs on top of casserole.
Bake casserole in 350 degree oven about 40 to 45 minutes or til heated through.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEMGIRL.