1 lb. broccoli or 2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen cut broccoli
2 c. frozen whole sm. onions or 3 med. onion, quartered
1/4 c. butter
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 c. milk
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded sharp American cheese
1 c. soft bread crumbs

Cut up fresh broccoli and cook to tenderness of your liking (if frozen, according to package directions). Drain. Cook frozen or fresh onions in salted boiling water until tender. Drain.

In saucepan, melt half of the butter. Blend in flour, salt, and dash of pepper. Add milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; blend in cream cheese until smooth. Place vegetables in a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Pour sauce mixture over and mix lightly. Top with American cheese.

Melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake at 350 degrees until heated through, 40 to 45 minutes. Makes 6 servings.