Creamy Broccoli Casserole
Total Time
1 hour and 10 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(26)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 600g / 1.2 lb broccoli florets (, small to medium (2 large heads, Note 1)
- 60g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (, minced)
- 6 tbsp plain flour
- 2 cups milk (, preferably warm (full or low fat)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth/stock (, preferably warm)
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, freshly grated (Note 2)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 20g / 1.5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
Step 2
Mix Topping ingredients in a bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
Step 3
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until it smells incredible.
Step 4
Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Step 5
While whisking, slowly pour in half the milk. Once fully incorporated, whisk in the remaining milk plus the chicken broth.
Step 6
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).
Step 7
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.
Step 8
Add broccoli and stir well to coat.
Step 9
Pour into a casserole dish, pat down to fill. Sprinkle over Topping, cover with foil then bake for 25 minutes.
Step 10
Remove foil and bake for a further 20 minutes until the topping is deep golden and the broccoli is tender.
Step 11
Stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 12
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