• Servings: 4
• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• 1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into 2" pieces
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 tbls. margarine or butter
• 2 tbls. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 3/4 cup of milk
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese

1. Place broccoli & water in a 2-quart casserole, cover.
2. Microwave at high (100%) until broccoli is fork tender, 8 to 10 mins. stirring after half the cooking time.
3. Drain & set aside.
5. Place mushrooms & margarine/butter in a 4 cup measuring cup or medium bowl.
6. Microwave on high (100%) until margarine/butter is melted & the mushrooms are tender, 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 mins. stirring once.
7. Stir in flour, onion powder, salt & pepper. Blend in milk.
8. Microwave at medium-high (70%) until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute.
9. Pour sauce over broccoli, sprinkle with cheese.
10. Microwave at medium-high (70%) until heated & chees is melted, 2 to 5 minutes.
12. Can substitute 1-10oz. pkg. frozen broccoli, microwave at high (100%) until fork tender 5 to 7 minutes.

This recipe is in the Sharp Microwave Cookbook that came with my first microwave in 1981. This was my most requested contribution to Christmas dinner at my sister's house.