Easy Broccoli Gratin

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Easy Broccoli Gratin

Yields1 Serving
 3 slices bread
  3 tablespoons olive oil
  Coarse salt and ground pepper
  1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  3 cups whole milk
  2 heads broccoli (about 2 pounds total), florets finely chopped, stalks peeled and finely chopped
  1 cup shredded white cheddar (4 ounces)
1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in upper third. In a food processor, pulse bread and 1 tablespoon oil until large crumbs form; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

2

In a large saucepan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Whisk in flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; add broccoli. Reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup cheese.

3

Transfer mixture to a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish; top with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese. Bake until breadcrumbs are golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

 3 slices bread
  3 tablespoons olive oil
  Coarse salt and ground pepper
  1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  3 cups whole milk
  2 heads broccoli (about 2 pounds total), florets finely chopped, stalks peeled and finely chopped
  1 cup shredded white cheddar (4 ounces)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in upper third. In a food processor, pulse bread and 1 tablespoon oil until large crumbs form; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

2

In a large saucepan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Whisk in flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; add broccoli. Reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup cheese.

3

Transfer mixture to a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish; top with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese. Bake until breadcrumbs are golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Easy Broccoli Gratin