Broccoli Gratin – Pairing Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese
Broccoli Gratin is an excellent pairing of Broccoli and cheddar cheese. This dish is a weeknight feast, but you can also double or triple it up for a unique holiday side dish. To prepare ahead of time, make the topping and precook the broccoli a few hours ahead of time. Prepare the sauce and assemble just before baking.
Broccoli Gratin Ingredients
Broccoli Gratin Topping:
- 2 slices bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
- dash salt and pepper
Filling:
- 1 pound broccoli
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- dash cayenne
- dash nutmeg
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Directions
Broccoli Gratin Topping:
- Tear bread into 4 pieces.
- Put in a food processor with 1 tablespoon butter, salt, and pepper.
- Pulse a few times until it forms coarse crumbs.
Filling:
- Cut the broccoli florets into one-inch pieces, peel stems and cut into pieces.
- Boil for about 3 minutes until tender and drain.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add flour and cook for another minute. Add milk, broth, thyme, cayenne, and nutmeg.
- Bring to a boil.
- Stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
- Stir in broccoli.
- Pour mixture into a casserole dish; top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake until golden brown and sauce is bubbling around edges.
- Serve immediately.
Always use organic fruits and vegetables in your recipes.
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