Hash Brown Broccoli Bake Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on January 19, 2008

4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss or Cheddar cheese
6 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter.

Stir in the flour, salt, nutmeg, and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk.

Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.

Add cheeses. Stir until melted.

Stir in potatoes.

Spoon half of the potato mixture into a greased 2 quart baking dish.

Top with broccoli and remaining potato mixture.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

Melt the remaining butter. Toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole.

Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden.

Yield: 12 to 14 servings