8 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup butter OR margarine
12 eggs
2 cups whipping cream
2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

in a skillet over medium heat, saute broccoli & onion in butter until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; set aside. in a bowl, beat eggs. add cream & 1 3/4 cup cheese; mix well. stir in the broccoli mixture, salt & pepper. pour into a greased 3 qt baking dish; set in a larger pan filled with 1″ of hot water. bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. sprinkle with remaining cheese. let stand 10 minutes before serving.

12-16 servings