Pearl Onion Broccoli Bake

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.

Step 3 -In a pot, cook the broccoli in 1 inch of water over high heat until almost tender, about 4 minutes. Drain the water.

Step 4 -In another pot, cook the onions in 1-inch of water over high heat until almost tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain.

Step 5 -Transfer the broccoli and the onions to the prepared baking dish.

Step 6 -In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of the butter.

Step 7 -Whisk the flour, the salt, and the pepper into the butter until smooth.

Step 8 -Gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture.

Step 9 -Bring the flour mixture to a boil, cook and stir until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 10 -Reduce the heat.

Step 11 -Stir the cream cheese into the sauce mixture until blended.

Step 12 -Add the sauce mixture to the veggie mixture and gently stir to coat.

Step 13 -Sprinkle the bake with the cheddar cheese.

Step 14 -Melt the remaining butter and toss it with the breadcrumbs.

Step 15 -Sprinkle the breadcrumbs mixture over the casserole.

Step 16 -Bake, uncover, until the topping is golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Step 17 -Serve.