03Melt 1/4 cup butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly. Reduce the heat to low; add cream cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until smooth.
04Add one-half of the cream cheese mixture to the broccoli mixture; stir well. Spoon the broccoli mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole. Pour remaining one-half of the cream cheese mixture over the broccoli mixture. Sprinkle evenly with the Cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.
05Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until it is hot and bubbly.