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Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

Here's how you make Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 20m
  • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • TOPPING
  • 2 bread slices (white sandwich bread, torn into quarters)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • FILLING
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 pounds fresh broccoli (1 bunch, cut into 1" pieces (stems peeled)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 8 ounces shredded colby cheese,
  • 4 ounces sharp shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 jar (13 ounce) roasted red peppers (drain and chopped)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: For the Topping: Process bread and butter in a food processor until coarsely ground. Set aside.

  • Step 2: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the broccoli. Cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and leave int he colander - set aside.

  • Step 3: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, mustard, and cayenne; cook until fragrant. Add flout and cook stirring constantly, until golden - about 1 minute. Whisk in the broth and milk; bring to a simmer and cook, whisking often, until large bubbles erupt at the surface and the mixture is slightly thickened - about 5 minutes. Off the heat, add cheeses and roasted peppers. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  • Step 4: Spread the broccoli in a 9x13" casserole. Pour cheese sauce over the top. Sprinkle with breadcrumb topping. Bake until golden brown and bubbling around the edges - about 15 minutes.


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