Broccoli Au Gratin | Broccoli Cheese Casserole Recipe
Broccoli au Gratin recipe that is perfect for family gatherings. This easy broccoli cheese casserole will be a repeat request.
Course Casserole
Cuisine American
Keyword broccoli au gratin, broccoli casserole, broccoli cheese casserole
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 10
Calories 264kcal
Author Robin Gagnon
Ingredients
2quartsbroccoli florets
¼cupwater
¼cupunsalted Butteror spread
1clovegarlicminced
2cupsmilkwhole milk or half and half are preferable
¼cupall purpose flour
1teaspoonchicken or vegetable basepreferably msg free
2cupsshredded cheddar cheeseor cheese of choice (I use sharp cheddar cheese)
salt and black pepper to taste
Topping
½cuppanko bread crumbs
2tablespoonsbutter or spread
3tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese*** optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an 8 x 8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray (optional step that makes clean up easier).
Place the florets in a glass or ceramic bowl, add the ¼ cup of water, cover with plastic wrap and steam in the microwave for 5 minutes, then drain the broccoli, and arrange in a 2 qt casserole dish (I usually use an 8x8).
Prepare the topping for the casserole, by mixing half of the butter/spread into the Panko crumbs. Stir to combine, then set aside. Stir in option Parmesan if you like.
While the broccoli is steaming, melt the remaining butter in saucepan over med-high heat. Once melted add garlic and stir.
After the garlic is cooked through and soft (only takes about a minute), add milk, flour and base. Whisk well, and continue to stir constantly. Cooking until the sauce readily coats the back of a spoon (see image).
Remove the sauce from burner, then add ½ the cheese. Stir until cheese is melted, add salt and pepper to taste. Then pour the cheese mixture over the broccoli evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the casserole, then evenly cover with topping.
Bake for 20-24 minutes, until the panko crumbs are golden brown.
Notes
If you wish to use frozen broccoli, simply thaw and drain the liquid off florets before you transfer broccoli to casserole dish.