BROCCOLI AU GRATIN

Broccoli Au Gratin image

Provided by Karie Houghton

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb broccoli, cut into florets
4 c water or broth
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp butter
2 tsp flour
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp garlic pepper
1 c parmesan cheese, shredded
1 c monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 Tbsp panko bread crumbs

Steps:

1. Preheat oven 350°F.
2. In a large pot, bring water and salt to a rolling boil. Add the broccoli and cook until it is crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
3. In a small sauce pan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour to form a roux. Turn heat down to low.
4. Drain the broccoli, reserving 1 cup of the water.
5. Whisk the reserved water into the roux and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the nutmeg, pepper, ¾ cup Parmesan cheese and all of the Monterey Jack cheese.
6. Place the broccoli in a shallow baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over and top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and the Panko bread crumbs.
7. Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F and broil on low for about 5 minutes until browned on top. Serve immediately.