Cooking : Broccoli-Onion Deluxe

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package frozen pearl onions
1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup soft bread crumbs

Directions
In a covered saucepan, cook onions in a small amount of water for 5 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 5 more minutes. Drain. Place in a 2-qt. baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk; cook and stir until thickened. Add cream cheese; stir until melted. Pour sauce over vegetables; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Melt remaining butter; combine with crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 15 minutes.