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Easy Broccoli Gratin With Rich Creamy Cheese Sauce

Tender broccoli florets baked in a rich, creamy cheese sauce until golden and bubbling.This easy broccoli au gratin is the side dish that disappears first every single time.
Author: Devy
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, International

Equipment

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 3 cups broccoli about 1 medium head
  • ½ lemon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup mature cheddar cheese and extra for topping

Instructions

  • Cut the broccoli into small florets, wash, and rinse.
  • Boil some water in a saucepan, and put the broccoli in when the water reaches boiling point.
  • Squeeze the lemon into broccoli. Cook for 3 minutes, then strain the broccoli and discard the water. Place the veg onto a small casserole dish.
  • Melt the butter in another saucepan over medium heat and add the flour. Stir it using a hand whisk until you see the flour emulsified with the oil.
  • Add the milk little by little while whisking. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens. You want it at heavy-cream consistency.
  • Then add the grated cheese to the milk. Keep whisking and cooking until the mixture thickens and starts boiling.
  • Pour the milk mixture over the broccoli and bake at 392°F/ 200°C for about 15 minutes or until your broccoli au gratin turns golden brown.

Notes

  • You can use any neutral cooking oil. I use vegetable oil or sunflower oil. If you like, you can use butter instead.
  • Squeezing a lemon will help keep broccoli's color fresh and green.
  • Strongly flavored mature cheddar cheese is preferred. Matured Edam, Gouda, Monterey Jack, or Colby cheese is a suitable substitute.

Nutrition

Serving: 2portions | Calories: 1242kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 89g | Saturated Fat: 53g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 2446mg | Potassium: 1762mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 4629IU | Vitamin C: 264mg | Calcium: 1551mg | Iron: 3mg

Disclaimer

Nutritional info in this recipe is only estimate using online calculator. You should refer to it as a guide only. Please verify with your own data if you seek an accurate info.