Posted:
October 26
Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 7 servings
More people would eat their daily greens if they tasted like this! This Broccoli Cheese Bake recipe stars tender, herbaceous broccoli in a rich and creamy cheese sauce. It's buttery, hearty, and even mildly nutty thanks to the Swiss cheese. It's a perfect accompaniment to turkey, chicken, pork, or any other main course you can think of!
Ingredients
• 8 cups fresh broccoli • 1/2 cup butter • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1 small onion, chopped • 1 1/4 cups milk • salt, to taste • pepper, to taste • 4 cups swiss cheese, shredded • 2 eggs, beatenDirections
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Step 2
Place the broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover.
Step 3
Cook until the broccoli is tender, but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 4
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop.
Step 5
Add the flour and cook until bubbly.
Step 6
Stir in the onion.
Step 7
Gradually add the milk, stirring well as you do so.
Step 8
Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
Step 9
Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
Step 10
Stir in the cheese and eggs; mix well.
Step 11
Combine the mixture with the broccoli and transfer to a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
Step 12
Serve warm!
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