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Broccoli Gratin

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A rich and delicious side dish, great for the holidays or anytime. Added note: if you are using regular table salt instead of kosher salt please use half as much...

by loof751·published 2007-08-20

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Vegetable

Servings

(6–8)

Total time

40 min

prep 20 min

Calories / serving

274 kcal

Ingredients (9)

serves

5 tablespoons butterbutter
3 tablespoons flourflour
1 1/2 cups whole milkmilk
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher saltsalt
1 pinch ground nutmegnutmeg
ground black pepperpepper
8 cups broccoli floretsbroccoli
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb

Instructions (7 steps)

01Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Use 1 tablespoon butter to butter a 9x9 or 9x13 baking dish.
02Steam broccoli until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
03Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
04Add the milk, salt, and nutmeg and bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the white sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with pepper.
05

Put the broccoli in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese and pour on the white sauce. Cover with the remaining cheese.

06Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet. Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until lightly browned.

07Cover the gratin with the breadcrumbs. Bake at 450 for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 274 kcal
Protein: 11 g
Fat: 19 g
Saturated fat: 11 g
Carbs: 18 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 755 mg
Cholesterol: 51 mg

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