Broccoli &Hash Brown Casserole

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cup fat-free milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
• 4 multi-grain crackers, coarsely crushed
• Cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 7- x 11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil; cook onion and broccoli 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir in flour until well combined. Add milk, garlic, nutmeg, salt, if desired, and pepper. Cook until mixture begins to thicken. Stir in cheese and potatoes; mix well.

Spoon mixture into baking dish and sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Lightly spray top of casserole with cooking spray.

Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.