Broccoli Cheese Gratin for a Crowd. An easy, semi-healthy broccoli and cauliflower gratin recipe. A gratin is typically a bready-cheesy-toasty topping, and it's a great way to jazz up broccoli. Steaming instead of boiling the broccoli prevents it from getting waterlogged and thinning the creamy cheese sauce.

Broccoli and cauliflower cradled in a Brie and cheddar cheese sauce and topped with panko bread crumbs for a creamy-crunchy vegetable side dish. Even the pickiest eaters won't be able to resist this creamy broccoli gratin topped with crispy breadcrumbs! The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas. You can cook Broccoli Cheese Gratin for a Crowd using 10 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Broccoli Cheese Gratin for a Crowd

Prepare of fresh broccoli - cut to bite size florets.
You need of Panko breadcrumbs.
You need of unsalted butter - softened, divided.
It's of flour.
It's of milk (anything but skim).
Prepare of full fat cream cheese - softened, cubed.
You need of triple cheddar blend shredded cheese.
It's of salt.
You need of pepper.
Prepare of cayenne.

This low-carb Broccoli Gratin combines Swiss and Parmesan cheese for a delicious side dish for a special meal. The recipe was adapted from one I saw in A Pinch of Salt Lake, a book published by the Junior League of Salt Lake, and I love this cheesy low-carb and Keto broccoli side dish that's. This broccoli gratin recipe features sage with its traditional cheese and broccoli and is a versatile side dish that fits in well with many menus. Gratin using any kind of vegetable is always considered a classic of French cooking.

Broccoli Cheese Gratin for a Crowd step by step

Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13 baking dish with 1 tbs of the butter. Set aside..
Place a steamer basket in a large pot filled with just enough water to almost touch the bottom of the basket. Add broccoli and steam until crisp tender. About 8 minutes. (Note on the broccoli, I do not use the big, stalks parts of the stems).
When broccoli is finished. Remove lid and carefully transfer broccoli to casserole dish, spread out evenly. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper..
While broccoli steams, you can begin the sauce. Melt 4 tbs butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour. Cook for 1 minute, wisking constantly..
Wisk in milk. Cook until sauce begins to bubble and thicken. About 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add a small pinch of cayenne and remaining pepper. Stir in cream cheese until melted..
Stir in shredded cheese until sauce is smooth. Taste for seasoning adding up to remaining 1/2 tsp salt if desired. Pour in an even layer over broccoli in dish..
Melt remaining 1 tbs butter in microwave for 20-30 seconds. Stir into bread crumbs. Sprinkle mixture evenly over cheese. Bake uncovered until topping is golden brown. About 10-15 minutes. Dish up hot. Enjoy!.

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