Ingredients
1-3/4 cups half-and-half1 tablespoon butter1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets (about 4-1/2 cups)1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseTOPPING:1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup chicken broth or water
Preparation
Place wire rack with handles and chicken broth into inner pot. Add broccoli to mesh basket; place on rack. Cover with glass lid. Press steam function; select vegetables setting. Press timer; set to 7 minutes. Start.
Drain and set broccoli aside. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in half-and-half until smooth; add to inner pot. Press saute function; select vegetables setting. Set to medium cook time (10 minutes). Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in cream cheese and butter until melted. Stir in cooked broccoli. Press cancel.
Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. round baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over cheese. Place baking dish on wire rack with handles; lower into inner pot. Cover with air frying lid. Press air fryer function; select custom setting. Press timer; set to 4 minutes. Start. Cook until topping is lightly browned..
