Microwave Broccoli Bake Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Frozen Broccoli Spears - 2 packets
 Water1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Green onion1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Butter/Margarine1 Tablespoon
 Cream cheese package1
 Cream of Shrimp Soup - 1 can
 Lemon peel1/2 Teaspoon, grated
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/8 Teaspoon
 Paprika1/8 Teaspoon

Directions

MAKING
1) In a 2-quart casserole, add in the broccoli and 1/4 cup water. Cover the casserole and microwave on HIGH for about 9 minutes.
2) Stir the broccoli once in between. It must turn tender, yet stay slightly crisp.
3) Drain the broccoli.
4) In a 8X8-inch baking dish, arrange the broccoli neatly such that the broccoli heads and stems alternate with each other.
5) Into a 2-quart casserole, add in the onion and butter. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or till they turn slightly tender.
6) Add in the cream cheese into the casserola nd microwave for 60 seconds to soften.
7) Add in the cream of shrimp soup, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Mix well and pour the mixture over the broccoli in the baking dish.
8) Sprinkle the top with paprika.
9) Cover the dish with a wax paper. Microwave for about 7 minutes on HIGH or till the mixture has heated through completely. Turn the dish a 1/2 turn midway between the cooking time.

SERVING
10) Serve the Broccoli Bake hot, with a fresh sprinkling of grated cheese on top.
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