Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Casserole

Photo: flickr user Evil Erin

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter

1 bunch broccoli (1 ½ lb.) trimmed and chopped (4 c.)

1/2 cup finely diced onion

6 lg. eggs

1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

1 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 quart baking dish in large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add broccoli and onions and saute until onion is transparent about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat. With wire whisk or electric beater, beat eggs in large bowl. Beat in cheese and cream and blend well. Stir in onion, broccoli, salt and pepper. Pour into greased baking dish and set dish in larger pan filled with 1 inch hot water. Bake 45 minutes. Let stand and cut into squares. Serves 6 to 8.