Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Recipes Holidays Main Dish Side-dish Vegetarian
Description
Broccoli Cheese casserole is comfort food at its finest. There is simply no need to use those unhealthy canned cream of soups in this delicious dish. It makes a great side for any main dish and could even be a main dish, if you would like. This cheesy cas
Ingredients
1 lb. broccoli florets with tender stems
3 T. butter
3 T. flour
2 c. whole or low fat milk
8 oz. shredded cheese (Gruyere, smoked mozzarella, sharp cheddar or Italian cheese blend)
2 large eggs, whisked
1 t. salt
freshly ground black pepper
lots of freshly grated nutmeg
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly butter/grease a casserole dish.
Wash, drain and chop the broccoli, with the tender stems, into bite sized pieces; put in a glass bowl; add a tiny bit of water; microwave 2 minutes. Don't overcook. Remove; drain well.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add flour; stir 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking or stirring continuously, until it thickens and just comes to a simmer. Remove from heat.
Cool 1 minute; stir in the cheese, then the eggs, and seasonings. (When adding the beaten eggs, stir/whisk briskly so they don't scramble.) Fold in the broccoli; turn into the casserole dish.
Bake about 1 hour, or until browned and bubbly. Run it under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes to brown it, if preferred.