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broccoli stuffed vidalia onions

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BROCCOLI STUFFED VIDALIA ONIONS

"Adapted from the Peachtree Bouquet cookbook put out by the Junior League of DeKalb County, Ga. This can be partially prepared ahead. Enjoy!"

Ingredients

  • medium vidalia onions (or other sweet onions)
  • 1(10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
  • 1⁄3cup parmesan cheese
  • 1⁄4cup mayonnaise
  • 2teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 2tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1⁄4teaspoon sea salt
  • 1⁄4teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1⁄4teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 2⁄3cup milk
  • 1(3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • hot sauce (optional)

Direction

  1. Peel and halve the onions. Pot boil in salted water for 12 minutes. Remove centers, leaving about 3/4" edge.
  2. s. Place onion cups in a 13x9x2" pan.
  3. Chop the center portions which were removed from the onions to equal about 1 cup.
  4. Cook broccoli to package directions; drain.
  5. Combine chopped onion, broccoli, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise and lemon juice; spoon into the onion cups.
  6. Note: at this point the onions can be refrigerated until ready to bake.
  7. Melt butter; blend in the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder(if using). Add milk and cook until thick, stirring constantly.
  8. Remove from heat and blend in softened cream cheese. Spoon sauce over the onions; bake, uncovered, at 375*F. for 20 minutes.
  9. Serve and enjoy!