Broccoli Gratin

Name: Broccoli Gratin
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 slices white sandwich bread; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 2 heads broccoli (about 2 pounds total), florets finely chopped, stalks peeled and finely chopped; 1 cup shredded white cheddar (4 ounces)

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By

Martha Stewart Editors

Updated on May 16, 2017

Prep Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

The richness of this baked vegetable dish is just right with a grilled or roasted chicken or meat main.

Ingredients

3 slices white sandwich bread
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
2 heads broccoli (about 2 pounds total), florets finely chopped, stalks peeled and finely chopped
1 cup shredded white cheddar (4 ounces)

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in upper third. In a food processor, pulse bread and 1 tablespoon oil until large crumbs form; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Whisk in flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; add broccoli. Reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup cheese.
Transfer mixture to a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish; top with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese. Bake until breadcrumbs are golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.