Festive Broccoli Moulds
Delight your taste buds this holiday season with Festive Broccoli Moulds, an elegant and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a show-stopping centerpiece. Perfectly blanched broccoli florets are combined with a velvety cheddar and Parmesan cheese sauce, delicately spiced with nutmeg, and baked to golden perfection in individual ramekins. These savory molds are light, fluffy, and beautifully set, thanks to a gentle water bath that ensures a silky texture every time. Ideal for holiday gatherings or special occasions, this recipe pairs vibrant green broccoli with rich, creamy flavors for a dish that's as visually appealing as it is delicious. Serve them warm, garnished with fresh parsley, for a sophisticated side dish or appetizer that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccoli florets
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 250 milliliters whole milk
- 100 grams grated cheddar cheese
- 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease six 1-cup capacity ramekins with cooking spray and dust them with breadcrumbs. Set aside.
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain again and chop finely.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously, until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in the grated cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add the chopped broccoli to the sauce and stir to combine.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly with the nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Gradually stir the egg mixture into the broccoli cheese mixture, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
Evenly distribute the mixture into the prepared ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
Place the filled ramekins in a high-sided baking dish and pour hot water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins (creating a water bath).
Carefully transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the moulds are set, puffed, and lightly golden on top.
Remove the ramekins from the water bath and allow them to cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of each ramekin to loosen the moulds.
Invert each mould onto a plate, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately. Enjoy your Festive Broccoli Moulds!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1312 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.5 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.7 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 606 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 3126 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 81.2 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 1682 mg | 129% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 684 mg | 15% | |
*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.
