Creamy Vegetable Divan Casserole

 

6

tablespoons butter or margarine

1/3

cup all-purpose flour

1/2

teaspoon pepper

1

cup chicken broth

1

cup milk

2

cups shredded American cheese (8 oz)

1

bag (1 lb) Green Giant® frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

2

boxes (9 oz each) Green Giant® frozen cut broccoli, thawed

1

cup soft bread crumbs

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. In 3-quart saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add broth and milk, cooking and stirring about 4 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and thickened.
• 2 Stir in cheese, mixed vegetables and broccoli; pour into ungreased 2 1/2- to 3-quart casserole.
• 3 In medium microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 2 tablespoons butter on High 20 to 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in bread crumbs until coated; sprinkle over vegetable mixture.
• 4 Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are bubbly.