Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Make a creamy broccoli cheese casserole with tender florets, sharp cheddar sauce, and a golden breadcrumb topping.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 5 cups broccoli florets fresh or thawed and patted dry
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk warmed
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Steam broccoli 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and barely tender; drain well.
- Whisk butter and flour in a saucepan over medium heat, then gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in cheddar, salt, and pepper, and fold in broccoli.
- Transfer to the dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and golden.