Broccoli Au Gratin Simple and Easy
Elevate your side dish game with this simple and easy Broccoli Au Gratin recipe, a creamy, cheesy delight perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings. Tender broccoli florets are blanched to perfection, bathed in a luscious homemade cheese sauce made from a savory blend of cheddar and Parmesan, and topped with a golden, crispy breadcrumb crust for the ultimate comfort food experience. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-dish wonder combines wholesome ingredients and straightforward steps, making it an ideal choice for weeknight meals or as an elegant accompaniment to roasted meats or fish. Bursting with rich flavors and irresistible texture, this broccoli casserole will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cups Breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch them for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually add the milk to the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Add the salt and ground black pepper, stirring until smooth.
Arrange the blanched broccoli florets in a greased 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the broccoli.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the cheese-coated broccoli.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
Let the Broccoli Au Gratin cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.7 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1176 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 25.1 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 622 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 235 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
