Cracker Barrel’s Creamy Broccoli-Bacon Casserole
6 cups small broccoli florets
2 carrots, sliced
8-oz cream cheese spread + 1 tbs
2 tbs milk
1 tsp garlic powder
2 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
Heat oven to 425°F.
Add broccoli and carrots to saucepan of boiling water. Cook 2 to 3 min or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Meanwhile, mix next 3 ingredients until blended.
Return cooked vegetables to saucepan. Add cream cheese mixture and onions. Stir until vegetables are evenly coated with sauce, adding reserved cooking water if necessary for desired consistency.
Spoon into 2-qt casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Top with shredded cheese and bacon. Cover.
Bake 25 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 5 min. Serves 8
