Best Broccoli With Mornay Sauce Recipes

CLASSIC MORNAY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is pale yellow and frothy, about 1 minute. Do not allow the roux to brown. Slowly whisk in the milk and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil, about 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Allow to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. This is now called a bechamel sauce, and may be used as is to top any number of dishes.
• Stir in the cheese and whisk until melted. If the sauce seems to thick, thin with a little milk.
• The sauce is now called a Mornay Sauce. Pour over steamed vegetables and serve immediately. If not using right away, cool, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several days.

BROCCOLI WITH CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim 1/2 inch off broccoli stalks; remove the tough outer layer with a vegetable peeler. Cut the broccoli lengthwise so the florets attached to the long stalks are 1 to 2 inches wide. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a Dutch oven fitted with a steamer basket. Steam the broccoli until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk flour and 1/4 cup milk in a small bowl until smooth. Heat the remaining 3/4 cup milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming. Whisk in the flour mixture; cook, whisking, until thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat; add cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg (if using). Drizzle over the broccoli. Serve warm.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI MORNAY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet.
• Add chicken and cook until lightly browned and no longer pink, about 10-12 minutes.
• Add water, sherry, broccoli, and soup.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add rice to the skillet and stir.
• Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the parmesan cheese.
• In a separate large saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
• Stir in flour.
• Gradually add the half-and-half, stirring continually until smooth.
• Boil for 1 minute.
• Add swiss cheese and remove from heat.
• Beat sauce with a wire whisk for 5 minutes.
• Beat in broth.
• Spoon chicken mixture in a serving dish.
• Pour sauce over chicken.
• Top with remaining parmesan cheese.

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the butter, water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the broccoli to the pan, stir to coat, and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring once, until broccoli is tender but still bright green. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

BROCCOLI WITH MORNAY SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook broccoli in boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until almost tender.
• Refresh under cold water and drain well.
• In medium saucepan, sauté onion in butter 3 minutes.
• Add flour. Stir constantly over low heat for 1 minute.
• Add milk, whisking constantly.
• Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly for 5 minutes.
• Mixture will thicken.
• Stir in Swiss cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• Coat bottom of a 1 to 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with sauce.
• Arrange broccoli over sauce.
• Pour remaining sauce over broccoli.
• Combine Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
• Sprinkle over casserole.
• Drizzle with melted butter.
• Bake, uncovered, at 375°F for 20 to 24 minutes or until lightly browned.