1-1 1/2 lb. broccoli
6 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 c. milk
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 lb. sm. mushrooms
2 tbsp. chopped green bell pepper
Additional shredded cheese, optional
Paprika

Separate broccoli stalks and cook in 1 inch boiling salted water 3-5 minutes; drain. Arrange broccoli in greased 9 inch square pan. Melt 5 tablespoons butter and blend in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in milk. Bring to boil and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add cheese and remove from heat.

Saute mushrooms in remaining 1 tablespoon butter until tender and add to sauce. Add green pepper and cook 1 minute. Pour sauce over broccoli. Sprinkle with additional cheese and paprika, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.