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Even kids who don't like broccoli will like this cheesy treat.

Yield: 4 servings

Prep time: 10 - 12 minutes

Cooking time: 20 - 25 minutes

Difficulty Level: Moderate

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) Horizon Organic® unsalted butter
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped very small
• 1/8 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 cups Horizon Organic milk
• 2 cups Horizon Organic shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• fresh chopped parsley, to garnish

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté about 5 minutes, until soft. Add broccoli and cook 2-3 more minutes. Lower heat, add flour, and cook, stirring, 3-4 minutes, without browning. Add chicken broth and mustard and raise heat to bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer about 5 minutes. Add milk. Bring to simmering point and simmer another 5 minutes. Add shredded cheese, and stir until melted. Salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.

Calories 448; Total Fat 34g; Saturated Fat 21g; Cholesterol 103mg; Sodium 491mg; Carbohydrate 15g; Sugars 5g; Protein 23g; Vitamin A 43% DV; Vitamin C 57% DV; Calcium 55% DV; Iron 6% DV

Food produced without antibiotics, added growth hormones or pesticides means better health and a cleaner environment.