Recipe: Party Broccoli (using sour cream, poppy seeds, and cashews)

PARTY BROCCOLI

1 large bunch fresh broccoli or 2 pkgs. (10 oz each) frozen broccoli
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. minced onion
1 1/2 cups dairy sour cream
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. white vinegar
1/2 tsp. poppy seed (optional)
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 cup chopped cashews

Cook fresh broccoli until crisp-tender and drain. If using frozen broccoli, cook according to package directions and drain. Set aside

In a small pan, melt butter; saute onion. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, sugar, vinegar, poppy seed, paprika and salt.

Arrange broccoli on a platter or shallow dish and pour sour cream sauce over it. Sprinkle cashews over sauce.

VARIATION:
Place cooked broccoli in a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Pour sauce over top, sprinkle with cashews and bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 15-20 minutes.

Servings: 6 to 8