Broccoli Casserole

This one is also heart friendly.  As listed, it serves 8.

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• Spray oil
• 1 bunch broccoli
• 2 cups plus 2 tblspns chicken broth
• 1 large onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 medium bell pepper (any color you like) chopped
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup milk (I used 2%)
• 1/4 cup grated parm
• 1 tblspn finely chopped basil or 1 tspn dried (I used dried)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 dashes ground nutmeg
• 1 cup croutons (any flavor you like) crushed

Here's the recipe.

Preheat oven to 400 - spray a casserole dish with oil.

Cut the broccoli into 2-3 inch pieces and steam until just under tender.  Place the broccoli in  yourcasserole dish.

Heat 2 tblspns chick broth over medium heat then add your onion and bell pepper.  Cook for 4-5 minutes until soft.  While your veggies are cooking, start your sauce.

Whisk the flour and milk together then whisk that into the veggies along with 2 cups of chicken broth.  Reduce the heat to medium and whisk constantly until slightly thickened.  NOTE:  The sauce will just slightly thicken.  Once thickened, whisk in the cheese, basil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.  When mixed well, pour the sauce over the broccoli.  Sprinkle the crushed croutons on top and bake for 20-25 minutes.  It's done with the sauce is slightly bubbly.