Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Like cauliflower cheese, but green
Servings: 4
Calories: 560kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli broken into florets
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tsp grainy mustard
- 4 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to
- Steam the broccoli over a pan of boiling water for 4 minutes. Drain and plunge into an iced water bath. Drain again.
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the flour and nutmeg and cook for about 2-3 minutes, whisking, until nutty smelling.
- Add the milk in three batches, whisking all the time. Once all added, cook gently until smooth and thickened.
- Add the cream cheese and cheddar and stir until melted. Season generously with lots of black pepper.
- Mix the cheese sauce with the broccoli and transfer to a baking dish. Scatter with bread crumbs and parmesan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbling at the edges and golden on top. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.3g | Protein: 25.1g | Fat: 39.3g | Cholesterol: 110.2mg | Sodium: 753.4mg | Sugar: 7.9g