Broccoli Cheese Bake
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Broccoli Cheese Bake
Description
Broccoli Cheese Bake starts with boiling broccoli until just tender to maintain some bite while removing rawness. A roux of butter, flour, and salt cooks slowly with milk to create a thick white sauce. Swiss cheese is folded in for its nutty flavor, softening as it melds with the sauce. Beaten eggs are incorporated to help the sauce set when baked, forming a custard-like texture around the broccoli.
The casserole is baked at a moderate temperature until the top is lightly golden and the dish is heated through. This creates a creamy yet firm bake with tender broccoli throughout.
This bake complements meat or fish mains, adding a vegetable and cheesy component to a meal. It can also serve as a vegetarian main when paired with bread or salad. Variations include using Romanesco or cauliflower instead of broccoli.
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli head
- 3½ tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 1¾ cup swiss cheese shredded, or cheddar cheese
- 1-2 large egg beaten
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 325F (160C)
- Lightly grease a large baking dish. (at least 10 x 7 inches / 25 x 18 centimeters)
- In boiling water cook broccoli for approximately 5-10 minutes (until al dente) drain well. (gently dry with paper towels to absorb extra moisture).
- In a large pot over low heat melt butter, whisk in flour and salt, continue whisking until smooth. Slowly add the milk and continue whisking constantly until thickened and starts to boil (let slow boil 1-2 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Fold in cheese and broccoli and combine gently until cheese starts to melt slightly, add eggs and continue to stir gently to combine.
- Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for approximately 30-45 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
- ** You can use Broccoli, Romanesco or Cauliflower
Notes
- Refer to the video linked at the top of the original recipe post for visual guidance on preparation and baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 468mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 690IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 40.4mg | 45% |
| Calcium | 232mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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