Hey everyone, it’s Jim, welcome to our recipe page. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a special dish, broccoli cheese gratin for a crowd. It is one of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a little bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
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An easy, semi-healthy broccoli and cauliflower gratin recipe. A gratin is typically a bready-cheesy-toasty topping, and it's a great way to jazz up broccoli. Even the pickiest eaters won't be able to resist this creamy broccoli gratin topped with crispy breadcrumbs!
To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have broccoli cheese gratin for a crowd using 10 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Broccoli Cheese Gratin for a Crowd:
- Prepare 4 lbs fresh broccoli - cut to bite size florets
- Get 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Make ready 6 tbs unsalted butter - softened, divided
- Get 2 tbs flour
- Get 2 cups milk (anything but skim)
- Make ready 4 oz full fat cream cheese - softened, cubed
- Prepare 1 1/2 cup triple cheddar blend shredded cheese
- Get 1 tsp salt
- Prepare 1/2 tsp pepper
- Take 1 pinch cayenne
This low-carb Broccoli Gratin combines Swiss and Parmesan cheese for a delicious side dish for a special meal. The recipe was adapted from one I saw in A Pinch of Salt Lake, a book published by the Junior League of Salt Lake, and I love this cheesy low-carb and Keto broccoli side dish that's. Salt the water and add the broccoli and cauliflower florets. Stir to combine, then transfer it to a casserole or baking dish and cover with the remaining cheese.
Steps 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!
Cool and chill for a make-ahead meal. 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. To be a gratin it must be a baked dish but distinctively must have a light. Tender broccoli smothered with plenty of creamy garlic parmesan cheese sauce.
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