CHEESY SCALLOPED BROCCOLI
My mother-in-law's scalloped cabbage has been such a hit that I decided to experiment with broccoli. I mean, with all those ingredients, it HAS to be good, right? And it is. So what's next--cauliflower? Photo: yummly.com
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Side Casseroles
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Cut off bottom inch of the stem and discard. Separate remaining stem from florets as near to the crown as you can. Thoroughly wash all. Cut the stem into bite-size pieces and separate the individual florets.
- 2. Fill a large saucepan half full of water and bring to boil. Add 1 tsp. salt and broccoli stem pieces. Cover and simmer over low heat for 2 minutes.
- 3. Add florets and bring to second boil. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes more. Drain and add 1 Tbsp. butter.
- 4. In another saucepan, melt 3 Tbsp. butter; mix in 3 Tbsp. flour and 1/4 tsp. salt. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, over medium heat, until sauce begins to thicken. Remove from heat.
- 5. In a small bowl, melt 2 Tbsp. butter in microwave. Add bread crumbs and mix thoroughly; set aside.
- 6. In casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray, layer half the broccoli, half the cheese, and half the white sauce. Repeat and top with buttered bread crumbs.
- 7. Bake in a pre-heated 375-degree oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
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