1 C. green onions (chopped and tops and bottoms separated)

2 (10 oz.) cans chicken broth

1 lb. Colby cheese

1-1 1/2 lb. American cheese or cheddar cheese

1 C. half-and-half

2 T. flour

3 T. butter

1 T. fresh ground pepper

1-2 T. cornstarch (to thicken)

1/2 C. water

1 T. oil

 

Steam Broccoli by either putting in Microwave safe dish with lid and a small amount of water, or on stove in a Covered sauce pan and small amount of water. Cook just until soft. Oil skillet 1/8″ in bottom. Heat, then add 3 TBS Butter. Add 2 T. Flour, chopped Green onion bottoms and ground Pepper. Cook until Yellow in color, just enough so the flour is not raw. Add 2 Cans of Chicken Broth. Stir quickly, using whisk if you have one. Add Steamed Broccoli and any pan liquids. Add Green Onion tops, and Simmer 15-20 minutes on Med heat. This will slightly reduce liquid and impart flavors. Reduce heat. Add Colby and American Cheeses. Cook on low 1 minute. Add 1 C. Half and Half slowly, so it will not clump. Here you must watch temperature, so keep it on low. Cook 10 minutes. Add Cornstarch to water and stir. Pour in 1/2 of cornstarch Mixture and stir. Then pour in 2nd half of Mixture and stir. Turn heat off and stir until thick.

 

 

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