Elegant Baked Broccoli

2 packages Cornbread stuffing mix, 6 oz
4 pounds frozen broccoli spears -- thawed
6 Tablespoons butter
6 Tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons chicken flavored bouillon granules
2 cups milk
4 packages cream cheese, 3 oz
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cardamom
8 green onion
2/3 cup bread crumbs
2 Tablespoons butter -- melted
1 cup sliced or slivered almonds

Prepare cornbread stuffing mix according to direction. Place in bottom of 12 inch Dutch oven, mostly around the edges. Place broccoli more toward the
middle with the broccoli tops pointing out.

In a small Dutch oven, melt 3 Tablespoons butter, adding flour when melted, cooking until smooth. Add bouillon, then gradually add milk. Cook until
thickened.

Add cream cheese, cardamom, lemon zest and lemon juice, stirring until smooth, then add green onions. Pour over broccoli, then sprinkle a mixture of
bread crumbs, melted butter and almonds over the top.

Bake for 30-40 minutes or until just brown on top.

Serves: 16

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