Indulge in a culinary symphony with our Broccoli Gratin with Herbed Cream Cheese, a dish that elevates the humble broccoli to new heights. This delectable casserole combines tender broccoli florets, a creamy herbed cream cheese sauce, and a golden-brown breadcrumb topping. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, from the crisp-tender broccoli to the velvety sauce and the crunchy breadcrumb crust. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or an impressive side dish at your next gathering, thisBroccoli Gratin is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Additionally, we present variations of this classic recipe to tantalize your taste buds: a vegan Broccoli Gratin with a creamy cashew sauce, a flavorful Broccoli Gratin with pancetta and Gruyère cheese, and a zesty Broccoli Gratin with a spicy tomato sauce. Join us on a culinary adventure as we explore the diverse flavors and textures of this versatile dish.
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BROCCOLI GRATIN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Butter an 8-by-8-by-2-inch baking dish or an 8-cup gratin dish.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and nutmeg and bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the white sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with pepper. Remove from the heat.
- Meanwhile, bring about 1-inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan and set up a collapsible steamer on top. Put the broccoli in the steamer and season with salt. Cover, and steam until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Put the broccoli in the prepared dish, sprinkle with half of the cheese and pour on the sauce. Cover with the remaining cheese.
- Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Cover the gratin with the bread crumbs. Bake until lightly browned and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
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CREAMY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
RECIPE VIDEO ABOVE. This is the broccolli version of Cauliflower Cheese! Tender broccoli smothered in a creamy garlic-parmesan cheese sauce which is pretty much the one I use for everybody's favoure Mac and Cheese. It's nice and saucy, rather than being stodgy and so thick you can cut into it like cake, so there's extra cheese sauce to spoon over once served.
Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
- Mix Topping ingredients in a bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until it smells incredible.
- Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- While whisking, slowly pour in half the milk. Once fully incorporated, whisk in the remaining milk plus the chicken broth.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, whisking every now and then and more towards the end, until the sauce thickens so that it coats the back of a wooden spoon and when you draw your finger across it, the path stays (see video).
- Turn off heat, add cheeses, stir in (don't worry if it doesn't melt fully). Then do a taste test and add a bit of salt if required.
- Add broccoli and stir well to coat.
- Pour into a casserole dish, pat down to fill. Sprinkle over Topping, cover with foil then bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for a further 20 minutes until the topping is deep golden and the broccoli is tender.
- Stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
BLISSED-OUT CRISPY CHEESY BROCCOLI GRATIN
Limited surface area. This is the problem with a broccoli gratin made in a casserole-style baking dish, meaning the ratio of crispy-cheesy-crumb-y topping to soft, tender broccoli is just way under optimal balance. With a sheet pan, however, every single morsel of broccoli gets an ample coating of crunch. You know what else is awesome? With a preheated sheet pan (see note), the time it takes to roast the broccoli is minimal-I'm talking 15 minutes, tops, for caramelized edges and florets. Meaning you can hit broccoli bliss in under 20 minutes. Are you in?
Provided by Raquel Pelzel
Categories Small Plates Quick & Easy Side Broccoli Cheddar Parmesan Vegetarian Cheese Sheet Pan Kid-Friendly
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Adjust one oven rack to the upper-middle position and another rack to the position. Place a rimmed sheet pan on the middle rack and preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Toss the broccoli florets with the olive oil and salt in a medium-size bowl. Turn the broccoli out onto the hot sheet pan (it should sizzle!) and roast until the bottom of the florets are nicely browned, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the butter and garlic in a ramekin and place it in the oven until the butter melts, 5 minutes. (Alternatively, combine them in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high power in 15-second increments, swirling between each, until the butter melts, 45 seconds to 1 minute.)
- Place the bread crumbs in a medium-size bowl, add the butter-garlic mixture, and toss with a fork. Add the Cheddar and Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses and toss to combine.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and sprinkle the broccoli with the cheesy bread crumb mixture. Turn the broiler to high and place the sheet pan on the upper rack. Broil until the cheese is melted and browned, 1 to 2 minutes (watch the bread crumbs closely as broiler intensities vary and you don't want them to burn). Remove from the oven, transfer to a platter-making sure to scrape up all of the crispy, crunchy cheesy bits-and serve.
GARLIC AND HERB CREAM CHEESE
This herb and cheese spread is great on crackers, sandwiches when bored with mayo and mustard, or tucked into beef Wellington! It's so much cheaper to make it than buy it.
Provided by Lisa Mayer Kaelblein
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix together the butter, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, parsley, thyme, dill, basil, and pepper in a bowl until evenly combined. Chill in refrigerator overnight or 8 hours. This can be frozen for long-term storage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 122.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
BROCCOLI GRATIN
Made this last night for the first time... I think even people who hate broccoli will love this! So simple, I recommend trying any kind of veggie or cheese combo.
Provided by BethanyC
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Broccoli
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour, stirring constantly to prevent browning. Slowly pour in milk, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Drain broccoli and place in a casserole dish. Pour cheese sauce on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, crush bread into crumbs. Saute in a skillet with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Spread bread crumbs over the broccoli and continue baking until golden brown, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 413.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
HERBED BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN
Make a smart-choice side with this recipes for Herbed Broccoli & Cauliflower au Gratin. This broccoli and cauliflower au gratin featuring PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese and chopped fresh parsley is light and delish!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings, about 3/4 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place vegetables in 2-qt. microwaveable casserole. Add water; cover with lid. Microwave on HIGH 8 to 10 min. or until vegetables are tender; drain.
- Microwave Neufchatel and milk in 2-cup microwaveable measuring cup 1 min. or until Neufchatel is melted and mixture is well blended when stirred. Stir in sour cream, parsley and Italian seasoning; pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheddar; microwave 2 min. or until melted.
- Mix cracker crumbs and Parmesan; sprinkle over vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g
BROCCOLI GRATIN WITH HERBED CREAM CHEESE
We love broccoli and, combined with cheese, it tastes extra yummy.
Provided by Ursel
Categories Vegetarian Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
- Combine broccoli and vegetable broth in a pot and cook over medium heat until broccoli is almost tender, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain, and add to the casserole dish.
- Combine cream cheese, cream, and a few tablespoons of the vegetable broth from cooking the broccoli. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Distribute cream cheese mixture on top of the broccoli. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and butter pieces.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.4 g, Sodium 598.3 mg, Sugar 3 g
Tips:
- Choose the right broccoli: Use fresh, firm broccoli florets for the best results. Avoid florets that are yellowing or wilted.
- Steam the broccoli: Steaming the broccoli before baking helps to tenderize it and bring out its natural sweetness.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the key ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. Sharp cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan are all good choices.
- Don't overcook the gratin: The gratin is done when the cheese is melted and bubbly and the broccoli is tender. Overcooking can dry out the broccoli and make the gratin tough.
- Serve immediately: Broccoli gratin is best served hot out of the oven. You can garnish it with fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Broccoli gratin is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender broccoli, and crispy breadcrumb topping, broccoli gratin is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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