This side dish is good enough for company or a holiday meal, but easy enough for weeknight dinner with just the family.
6 c. small broccoli florets
1/4 c. water from cooking broccoli, reserved
2 carrots, sliced
8 oz. tub cream cheese spread
2 T. milk
1 t. garlic powder
2 green onions, sliced
3/4 c. KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 2 quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Add broccoli and carrots to a pot of boiling water; cook 2 - 3 min. or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
Mix next 3 ingredients until blended.
Return cooked vegetables to pot. 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 the casserole dish; top with shredded cheese and bacon. Cover.
Bake 25 minutes or until heated through, uncovering for the last 5 minutes.
6-8 servings