Cheesy Broccoli au Gratin

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min.
Yield 8 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
With fresh broccoli baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce and topped with cheesy panko, broccoli au gratin will convince even the broccoli haters to eat their veggies.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 large bunch fresh broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, cook one minute longer. Stir in flour, cook until browned, 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a simmer; cook until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in broccoli, cheddar, 1/4 cup Parmesan, salt, pepper, mustard and cayenne.
  2. Spoon into greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake until sauce is bubbly and topping is lightly browned, another 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 215 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

Even the pickiest eaters will enjoy this comforting broccoli dish. Covered in a blend of sharp cheddar cheese and Parmesan, it also gets extra flavor from onions, ground mustard and cayenne pepper. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
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