Broccoli Cheese Gratin for a Crowd
Broccoli Cheese Gratin for a Crowd

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To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have broccoli cheese gratin for a crowd using 10 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Broccoli Cheese Gratin for a Crowd:
  1. Get 4 lbs fresh broccoli - cut to bite size florets
  2. Take 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  3. Make ready 6 tbs unsalted butter - softened, divided
  4. Prepare 2 tbs flour
  5. Prepare 2 cups milk (anything but skim)
  6. Make ready 4 oz full fat cream cheese - softened, cubed
  7. Take 1 1/2 cup triple cheddar blend shredded cheese
  8. Prepare 1 tsp salt
  9. Take 1/2 tsp pepper
  10. Prepare 1 pinch cayenne

Cantal cheese gives this dish a nice nutty flavor, but cheddar can be subbed in, too. A little sage adds a lovely herbal complexity that really elevates the dish. Perfect for any holiday get together with the family. This is my twist on the traditional gratin by adding cream cheese.

Instructions to make Broccoli Cheese Gratin for a Crowd:
  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13 baking dish with 1 tbs of the butter. Set aside.
  2. Place a steamer basket in a large pot filled with just enough water to almost touch the bottom of the basket. Add broccoli and steam until crisp tender. About 8 minutes. (Note on the broccoli, I do not use the big, stalks parts of the stems)
  3. When broccoli is finished. Remove lid and carefully transfer broccoli to casserole dish, spread out evenly. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  4. While broccoli steams, you can begin the sauce. Melt 4 tbs butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour. Cook for 1 minute, wisking constantly.
  5. Wisk in milk. Cook until sauce begins to bubble and thicken. About 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add a small pinch of cayenne and remaining pepper. Stir in cream cheese until melted.
  6. Stir in shredded cheese until sauce is smooth. Taste for seasoning adding up to remaining 1/2 tsp salt if desired. Pour in an even layer over broccoli in dish.
  7. Melt remaining 1 tbs butter in microwave for 20-30 seconds. Stir into bread crumbs. Sprinkle mixture evenly over cheese. Bake uncovered until topping is golden brown. About 10-15 minutes. Dish up hot. Enjoy!

Made the smoothest cheese sauce I've ever eaten. Perfect for any holiday get together with the family. This is my twist on the traditional gratin by adding cream cheese. Made the smoothest cheese sauce I've ever eaten. Put the broccoli in the steamer and season with salt.

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