| 3 | pounds broccoli |
| 12 | ounces process cheese spread loaf, shredded |
| 1/2 | cup crumbled cooked bacon or toasted sliced almonds |
| 1. | Cut thick broccoli stems lengthwise into fourths. Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling. Add broccoli. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. |
| 2. | Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until stems are tender; drain. Arrange half of the broccoli in serving dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese and bacon; repeat.
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| Using almonds? You can toast them quickly in the microwave. Place nuts and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in 1-quart microwavable casserole. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until golden brown. |
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| Make it in the microwave. Arrange broccoli with tops in the center in a rectangular microwavable dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one side to vent steam. Microwave on High 7 to 9 minutes or until stems are tender; drain. Arrange half of the broccoli in a serving dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese and bacon; repeat. |
Nutrition Information:
145 ( 100 ); 11 g ( 6 g); 30 mg; 480 mg; 4 g ( 2 g); 9 g 24 %; 52 %; 18 %; 4 % 1 ; 1 ; 1/2