1 1/2  pounds        fresh brocolli (* see note) -- cut into 2" pieces
     1/4  cup           water
   1      cup           fresh mushrooms -- sliced
   2      tablespoons   butter or margarine
   2      tablespoons   all-purpose flour
     1/2  teaspoon      onion powder
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      black pepper
     3/4  cup           milk
     1/2  cup           sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 oz) -- grated
1. Place brocolli and water in a 2-quart casserole; cover.  Microwave 
until
brocolli is fork-tender, 10-12 minutes, stirring after half the cooking 
time.
 Drain and set aside.
2. Place mushrooms and butter in a 4-cup measure or medium bowl.  
Microwave
until butter is melted and mushrooms are tender, 2-4 minutes, stirring 
once.
 Stir in flour, onion powder, salt and pepper.  Blend in milk.  Microwave
until thickened, 5-8 minutes, stirring once each minute.
3. Pour sauce over brocolli.  Sprinkle with grated cheese.  Microwave 
until
heated and cheese is melted, another 3-8 minutes.
(*) Using frozen brocolli:  Substitute 1 10-oz package frozen cut 
brocolli.
 Microwave until fork-tender, 8-11 minutes, stirring after half the 
cooking
time.  Continue as directed.