Broccoli au Gratin Recipe 🥦
Overview:
Broccoli au Gratin is a delightful vegetable dish that combines the earthy flavor of broccoli with the richness of a creamy cheese sauce, all topped with a crunchy breadcrumb crust. It’s a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner or any time you want to impress your guests with a delicious and comforting side dish.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 ounce Roquefort cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 522.2
- Total Fat: 39.7g
- Saturated Fat: 24.4g
- Cholesterol: 119.1mg
- Sodium: 922.9mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 29.3g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.5g
- Sugar: 4g
- Protein: 16.6g
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Cheese Sauce
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over low heat.
- Gradually whisk in the flour until smooth, then add the cream cheese, Roquefort cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Stir the mixture constantly until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Cook the Broccoli
- While preparing the cheese sauce, cook the broccoli in boiling water until it is barely tender.
- Drain the broccoli and place it in a 3-quart casserole dish.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
- Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the cooked broccoli in the casserole dish.
- At this point, you can cover the dish and refrigerate it overnight if you’re preparing it in advance.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the broccoli au gratin for 50 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the broccoli is heated through.
- In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the breadcrumbs and toast them until golden brown.
- Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs over the top of the broccoli au gratin.
- Dot the top with additional butter if desired, then return the dish to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, until the breadcrumbs are crispy and golden.
Serving:
Once baked to perfection, serve the broccoli au gratin hot as a side dish alongside your favorite main course. Its creamy texture, savory cheese flavor, and crispy breadcrumb topping are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Enjoy! 🍽️
