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, sliced

3/4 cup shredded triple cheddar cheese with a touch cream cheese

4 slices fully cooked bacon, chopped

Directions:

1. 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 next 3 ingredients 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.

2. 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 min.

Bon Appetit!