Broccoli Gratin

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Broccoli Gratin

Perfect Side Dish for Any Occasion
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Author Catherine’s Plates

Equipment

  • small skillet with spatula
  • medium sauce pan with whisk
  • cutting board & sharp knife
  • 8 x 8 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 6 cups fresh broccoli florets, rinsed & cut into bite size pieces
  • 5 TBS butter DIVIDED
  • 3 TBS all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup original bread crumbs
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Brush 1 TBS butter onto the sides, bottom, and corners of an 8 x 8 baking dish.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, steam broccoli for 5 minutes and drain. Place drained broccoli into prepared 8 x 8 baking dish.
  • In a small skillet heat 1 TBS butter. Stir in bread crumbs for a few minutes until toasty. Turn off heat and remove from burner.
  • In medium sauce pan over medium heat melt 3 TBS butter. Add in flour and whisk for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Give a taste to adjust seasonings, if needed. Allow to simmer a few minutes until thickened.
  • Sprinkle 4oz cheddar cheese evenly over broccoli. Pour white sauce over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 4oz cheddar cheese. Top with toasted bread crumbs.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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