CREAMY BROCCOLI BACON BAKE

INGREDIENTS:

6 cups small broccoli florets

2 carrots, sliced

1 tub (8 oz.) Cream Cheese Spread

2 Tbsp. milk

1 tsp. garlic powder

2 green onions / spring onions, sliced

3/4 cup Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese

4 slices Fully Cooked Bacon, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

*Heat oven to 425°F.

*Add broccoli and carrots to saucepan of boiling water; cook 2 to 3 min. or until crisp-tender.

*Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.

*Meanwhile, mix Cream Spread, milk and Garlic Powder until blended.

*Return cooked vegetables to saucepan.

*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 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.

*Top with shredded cheese and bacon.

*Cover.

*Bake 25 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 5 minutes.

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