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Scooping into a casserole dish loaded with broccoli topped with cream sauce and cheese

Broccoli au Gratin

Creamy and delicious Broccoli au Gratin recipe! Roasted seasoned broccoli is topped with a creamy bechamel sauce and a golden brown parmesan and breadcrumbs topping. It's the perfect vegetable side dish for the holidays and dinner parties.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 143kcal
Author: MinShien

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt for roasting brocolli
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt for sauce
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F
  • In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets in olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt and minced garlic.
  • Spread broccoli on a greased baking sheet (line with aluminum foil for easy cleanup). They can be crowded together but not overlapped on top of each other.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and transfer broccoli into a 12' oval baking dish (or 9' x 9' square baking dish).
  • Pre-heat oven to 425°F.
  • Bring a small pot to medium low heat on the stovetop. Add butter and flour. Mix to combine. Then add milk.
  • Bring to a boil and whisk continuously until flour clumps disappear. When sauce thicken slightly, add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine, then remove pot from heat.
  • Pour sauce and spread all over broccoli in the casserole, then top with breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake Broccoli au Gratin in the oven for 20 minutes, then broil for 3 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden brown. Remove from oven.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a creamier and richer Broccoli au Gratin, double the sauce recipe. 
  • Avoid overcooking sauce if not it will be too thick. Remove from heat once it starts to thicken. To thin sauce, add a few tbsp of milk at a time until it reaches desired consistency. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 697IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg
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