Cheddar-Broccoli Casserole

• 3-1/2 cups half-and-half cream, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2 bunches broccoli, cut into florets (about 9 cups)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup crushed cheese crackers
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups cream, butter and seasonings; bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch and remaining cream until smooth; gradually stir into cream mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Stir in broccoli.
2. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, covered, 30 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until broccoli is tender and topping is lightly browned.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cheddar-broccoli-casserole/ (may not work)