Broccoli Casserole Elegant

1-1/2 cup hot water
6 tablespoons butter
1 6 oz package of stuffing mix
2 packages (10 oz each frozen broccoli spears) or 1-1/2 pounds fresh Broccoli spears
2 tablespoons of water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
3/4 cup milk
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
   

• In a saucepan melt 4 tablespoons of butter.
• Add hot water.
• Add stuffing seasoning mix (or whole box if already combined)
• Cover, simmer on low for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat; set aside. (Keep lid on pan so that it stays warm.)
• Cook broccoli in water until desired texture you prefer. (I like to cook it for about 10 minutes - soft, but not yet mushy)
• While broccoli is cooking....get another saucepan.
• Add to the saucepan; the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
• Add flour and bouillon. Mix well.
• Stir in milk and whisk until smooth. (keep warm)
• Add cream cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
• Spoon the stuffing around the outside of a lightly greased 2-qt baking dish, leaving a well; set aside.
• Place the cooked and drained broccoli in the well.
• Pour the cheese mixture over the broccoli.
• Sprinkle the entire dish with the shredded cheese.
• Serve after the cheese has melted.

* I made this for the first time last night, it is now one of my favorite recipes! It is going to be a regular in my household.