Gratin Of Broccoli In Bechamel Recipes

BROCCOLI GRATIN

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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BROCCOLI GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in upper third. In a food processor, pulse bread and 1 tablespoon oil until large crumbs form; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Whisk in flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; add broccoli. Reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup cheese.
• Transfer mixture to a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish; top with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese. Bake until breadcrumbs are golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

BROCCOLI GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Use 1 tablespoon butter to butter a 9x9 or 9x13 baking dish.
• Steam broccoli until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the milk, salt, and nutmeg and bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the white sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with pepper.
• Put the broccoli in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese and pour on the white sauce. Cover with the remaining cheese.
• Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet. Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until lightly browned.
• Cover the gratin with the breadcrumbs. Bake at 450 for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.

BROCCOLI GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Set up a steamer basket in a 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water to come up to the bottom of the basket. Bring the water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets to the basket, cover and cook until the broccoli is soft and nearly falling apart but still holds its shape, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer the broccoli to a large bowl. Add the butter and gently toss; season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange the broccoli in an even layer in a 2-quart baking dish. Combine the gruyere, panko, melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and sprinkle over the broccoli.
• Bake until the cheese melts and the top is golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

BROCCOLI PARMESAN GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil. If the broccoli stalks are large, cut them in half lengthwise. Cut the stalks into 2-inch lengths and split the florets in half.
• Blanch the broccoli for 2 minutes. Drain and place in a 13-inch-by-10-inch shallow baking dish.
• Whisk together the chicken broth, wine, anchovy paste, pepper and salt and pour over the broccoli. Cover with foil and bake until the broccoli is tender, about 45 minutes.
• Preheat broiler. Combine the bread crumbs and cheese and spread over the broccoli. Place under the broiler until golden brown, about 1 minute. Divide among plates and serve immediately.

BROCCOLI WITH BECHAMEL

Steps:

• Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. In medium pot, bring 2 quarts salted water to a boil; blanch broccoli until tender yet still green in color. Remove with slotted spoon to ice bath until cool; drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour, and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. While whisking constantly, add milk in a steady stream, and cook until thickened and creamy, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt, and stir in cheese, if desired. Fold broccoli into bechamel sauce.
• Center 2-inch ring mold on serving plate. Fill with 1/2 cup broccoli mixture. Remove mold, and serve.

BROCCOLI GRATIN

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.

BROCCOLI AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Carefully cut broccoli tops into large, bite-size flowerets. Make a small incision in the bottom of each piece to facilitate cooking. Peel stems and cut into bite-size pieces. There should be about 6 cups.
• Bring enough water to a boil to cover the pieces when added. Add salt, if desired. Add broccoli and cook, uncovered, 6 minutes. Drain.
• With the butter, grease the inside of a 6-cup souffle dish. Put broccoli pieces in dish in one neat layer.
• In a mixing bowl beat eggs well. Blend in milk, cream, pepper, nutmeg, cayenne and salt, if desired. Pour this over broccoli.
• Set dish in a larger baking pan that can also be used on top of stove and pour boiling water around it. Bring to a boil and let simmer 5 minutes on top of stove. Place dish in its water bath in oven and bake 30 minutes or until custard is set.

BROCCOLI & ONION AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• In 1-quart saucepan melt 2 tablespoons of butter; stir in flour, salt, rosemary and pepper.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly (about 30 seconds); stir in milk.
• Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil.
• Boil 1 minute.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese until smooth; set aside.
• In greased shallow 1-quart casserole or 9" square baking pan, place broccoli and onion.
• Stir in cheese sauce.
• In small bowl, stir together all topping ingredients; sprinkle over broccole mixture.
• Bake for 25-35 minutes or until top is golden brown and broccoli is crisply tender.

BROCCOLI AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain. Stir in the soup and cheese. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2 qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

GRATIN OF BROCCOLI IN BECHAMEL

Steps:

• Arrange broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 10 minutes or just until tender. Remove from heat. Transfer broccoli to a lightly greased 2-quart gratin or other shallow baking dish.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, stirring contantly. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in mustard and next 3 ingredients.
• Pour sauce over broccoli; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 5 1/2 " from heat 6 to 8 minutes or until lighly browned. Serve hot.