Creamy Broccoli Bake

Craig's favorite veggie is broccoli. I dont dislike broccoli, in fact, I love when it is raw, and I can eat it with a yummy dip, but just plain steamed broccoli, just doesnt do it for me.

But since he loves it so much, I am always looking for new ways to incorporate cooked broccoli. The whole family loved this dish. Its a yummy side dish for sure!

Creamy Broccoli Bake

2 12 oz packages fresh broccoli florets (i used frozen)
1 tbsp salt
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 3 oz package cream cheese, softened
1 4 oz package crumbled blue cheese
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup finely crushed saltine crackers, about 10 crackers

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coarsely chop broccoli. Cook broccoli and 1 tbsp salt in a dutch oven in boiling water to cover 3 minutes or until crisp tender, drain.
2. Melt butter in a medium size heavy saucepan over low heat; wishk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in cheese and 1/4 tsp salt until melted. Stir in broccoli.
3. Place in a lightly greased 11x7 inch baking dish; sprinkle with crackers.
4. bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.