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

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly butter/grease a casserole dish.
2. 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.
3. 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.