Preparation Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot of water to boil and add the broccoli. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or just until barely tender. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the broccoli to a colander to drain.
• Return the same pot to heat and return the water to a boil. Add the pearl onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until just tender. Drain and transfer to the baking dish with the broccoli.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over MEDIUM-LOW heat. Whisk in the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk, bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in the cream cheese until smooth. Pour the mixture over the broccoli and onions in the baking dish and stir gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
• Tear the slices of bread into pieces and process in a food processor until they are the consistency of bread crumbs. You should have 2 cups of crumbs. Transfer to a small bowl, toss with the Parmesan and 2 tablespoons melted butter, and combine. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
• Bake, uncovered, until topping is golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.