Broccoli au Gratin
Ingredients
- 3 large heads fresh broccoli
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk (skim works fine)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups French's Original French Fried Onions
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside. Cut broccoli into florets and boil in lightly salted water until fork tender. Drain and immediately plunge the broccoli into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again and set aside. In a small saucepan, make a white roux by melting the butter over medium-high heat. Gradually add flour, whisking constantly, until fully blended and bubbly. Do not brown. Now, turn that white roux into a Béchamel Sauce by gradually adding the warm milk. Whisk constantly so the mixture does not scorch. Add nutmeg. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place cooked broccoli in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with the Béchamel Sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and fried onions. Bake until dish is lightly brown on top and bubbly, about 8-10 minutes. Makes 6-8 servings.