Hello everybody, hope you are having an incredible day today. Today, I will show you a way to prepare a distinctive dish, broccoli cheese gratin for a crowd. It is one of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I am going to make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.
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To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook broccoli cheese gratin for a crowd using 10 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Broccoli Cheese Gratin for a Crowd:
- Get 4 lbs fresh broccoli - cut to bite size florets
- Get 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Get 6 tbs unsalted butter - softened, divided
- Make ready 2 tbs flour
- Take 2 cups milk (anything but skim)
- Prepare 4 oz full fat cream cheese - softened, cubed
- Make ready 1 1/2 cup triple cheddar blend shredded cheese
- Get 1 tsp salt
- Get 1/2 tsp pepper
- Prepare 1 pinch cayenne
Steaming instead of boiling the broccoli prevents it from getting waterlogged and thinning the creamy cheese sauce. This broccoli gratin recipe features sage with its traditional cheese and broccoli and is a versatile side dish that fits in well with many menus. Gratin using any kind of vegetable is always considered a classic of French cooking. Even the pickiest eaters won't be able to resist this creamy broccoli gratin topped with crispy breadcrumbs!
Instructions to make Broccoli Cheese Gratin for a Crowd:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13 baking dish with 1 tbs of the butter. Set aside.
- Place a steamer basket in a large pot filled with just enough water to almost touch the bottom of the basket. Add broccoli and steam until crisp tender. About 8 minutes. (Note on the broccoli, I do not use the big, stalks parts of the stems)
- When broccoli is finished. Remove lid and carefully transfer broccoli to casserole dish, spread out evenly. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- While broccoli steams, you can begin the sauce. Melt 4 tbs butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour. Cook for 1 minute, wisking constantly.
- Wisk in milk. Cook until sauce begins to bubble and thicken. About 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add a small pinch of cayenne and remaining pepper. Stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Stir in shredded cheese until sauce is smooth. Taste for seasoning adding up to remaining 1/2 tsp salt if desired. Pour in an even layer over broccoli in dish.
- Melt remaining 1 tbs butter in microwave for 20-30 seconds. Stir into bread crumbs. Sprinkle mixture evenly over cheese. Bake uncovered until topping is golden brown. About 10-15 minutes. Dish up hot. Enjoy!
The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas. Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen. Put the broccoli in the steamer and season with salt. Put the broccoli in the prepared dish, sprinkle with half of the cheese and pour on the sauce. This low-carb Broccoli Gratin combines Swiss and Parmesan cheese for a delicious side dish for a special meal.
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