Ingredients for Baked Broccoli With Blue Cheese Sauce
- 1 large head broccoli
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 4 ounces crumbled Maytag blue cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 cups lightly salted water
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How to Make Baked Broccoli With Blue Cheese Sauce
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and cut 1 large head of broccoli into florets.
- Bring 2 cups of lightly salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 2 minutes until bright green but still slightly crisp.
- Drain broccoli and transfer to a shallow, 2-quart buttered casserole dish.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly (about 1 minute).
- Gradually whisk in 1 ½ cups of whole milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in 4 ounces of crumbled Maytag blue cheese (or other high-quality blue cheese) and 2 ounces of cream cheese. Stir until melted and smooth (about 4 minutes).
- Pour the blue cheese sauce evenly over the broccoli in the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle ½ cup of panko bread crumbs over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender and the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
10g
Fat
43g
Carbs
6g
