Broccoli au Gratin
 
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Broccoli -- cheese -- Panko -- you will love this au gratin!
Serves: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups milk (2% or whole)
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 pounds broccoli (about 4 heads), cut into small florets (about 8 cups)
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar
  • 1 cup grated sharp and colby cheese, divided in half
  • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
Instructions
  1. Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Spray canola oil in a 9" round cast iron skillet or 8" x 8" x 2" baking dish.
  2. Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the milk, sharp cheddar cheese and salt and bring to a low simmer while whisking constantly. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the white sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
  3. Meanwhile, place the broccoli in a glass microwaveable dish and add ¼ cup water. Cover with microwaveable lid or plastic wrap. Microwave for 3 minutes. Drain off water.
  4. Put the steamed broccoli in the prepared dish, sprinkle with the ½ cup sharp and colby cheese. Pour on the sauce. Sprinkle with remaining sharp and colby mixture.
  5. Cover the gratin with the Panko bread crumbs. Bake until lightly browned and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Food Network Kitchens.
Recipe by Pray Cook Blog at https://praycookblog.com/broccoli-au-gratin/