Smoky Gouda-Sauced Broccoli

Categories: Broccoli, Side Dish

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs broccoli , cut into spears
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese (3 ounces)
• 3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs (1 slice)
• 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine , melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°; place a steamer basket in a large saucepan; add water to just below the bottom of the steamer basket.

2. Bring water to boiling; add broccoli to steamer basket; cover and decrease heat; steam for 6-5 minutes or just until crisp-tender.

3. Meanwhile, for the sauce, in a medium saucepan, melt the 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; add onion and garlic; cook until tender.

4. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper; stir in the milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; gradually add cheese, stirring until melted; taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

5. Transfer broccoli to a 1 1/2 quart au gratin dish or 2-quart square baking dish.

6. Pour sauce over broccoli; combine breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle over sauce.

7. Bake, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until crumbs are light brown.

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