BROCCOLI GORGONZOLA

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This is a great side dish & it has become a holiday tradition in my family. It is a perfect match with a prime rib meal. This dish can easily be converted to a main dish by adding fettuccine & beef medallions. Also quite good with shrimp.

Provided by Tammy Kendell

Categories     Vegetables

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 Tbsp flour
1 1/2 c heavy cream (may substitute whole or 2% milk)
2 large clove garlic, finely minced
5-6 oz creamy gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1-2 pinch salt (to taste)
1-2 pinch fresh cracked pepper (to taste)
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 lb steamed broccoli florets
ALTERNATE FINISH:
1 c italian bread crumbs
3/4 c creamy gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • 1. Using a a medium size sauce pan, melt butter on medium-low heat. Add garlic & saute, stirring frequently. Add flour to create a roux & continue stirring until golden in color.
  • 2. Using a whisk, stir in cream & blend until smooth. Add fresh grated nutmeg & cracked pepper. Increase heat to boil, whisking sauce until completely free of lumps & sauce is velvety smooth. Reduce heat to a simmer, allowing sauce to thicken while stirring. Remove pan from heat, add gorgonzola & continue whisking until the sauce is creamy smooth.
  • 3. Stir in steamed broccoli florets, making sure to coat evenly. Salt to taste. Serve immediately while hot. ENJOY!
  • 4. ALTERNATE FINISH: transfer contents of sauce pan to a casserole or baking dish. Cover with bread crumbs & crumbled gorgonzola & bake, uncovered at 350* for 15-20 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown.

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