Broccoli Cheddar Casserole

Broccoli Cheddar Casserole This tasty side dish is always a big hit. Recipe yield: 12 servings. INGREDIENTS • 8 cups chopped fresh broccoli • 1 cup finely chopped onion • 3/4 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.