Best 8 Broccoli Au Gratin Simple And Easy Recipes

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Broccoli au gratin is a classic French dish that combines tender broccoli florets with a creamy cheese sauce, topped with a golden-brown crust. This simple yet elegant dish is a perfect side dish or main course, and it can be easily prepared at home with a few simple ingredients. With its vibrant green color and rich, cheesy flavor, broccoli au gratin is a surefire hit with both kids and adults alike. So, let's get started on our culinary journey and discover how to make this delicious and comforting dish in the comfort of your own kitchen!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI GRATIN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds broccoli (about 4 heads), cut into small florets (about 8 cups)
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs

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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TRADITIONAL FRENCH BROCCOLI GRATIN RECIPE



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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.

Provided by Rebecca Franklin

Categories     Side Dish     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 pounds broccoli, chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded Cantal cheese (or cheddar)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F and butter a large gratin dish.
  • Sauté onion in olive oil for five minutes in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over onions and continue sautéing mixture for 30 seconds. Add salt, pepper, sage, and milk to pan and stir constantly for 3 to 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • Stir broccoli and cheese into sauce, bring mixture to just a simmer, and turn out into buttered gratin dish.
  • Stir together melted butter, bread crumbs, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and sprinkle ​over gratin. Bake broccoli gratin for 15 to 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly, and bread crumbs have turned golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 698 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 23 g, ServingSize 1 casserole (4 to 6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BROCCOLI GRATIN



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The richness of this baked vegetable dish is just right with a grilled or roasted chicken or meat main.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices white sandwich bread
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
2 heads broccoli (about 2 pounds total), florets finely chopped, stalks peeled and finely chopped
1 cup shredded white cheddar (4 ounces)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13 g

BROCCOLI AU GRATIN (SIMPLE AND EASY!)



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I think this one is also from Quick Cooking, not sure. Anyway, it is as easy as it is delicious. I do add salt and pepper, by the way. If you like, add 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms cooked in 2 tbsp of butter. You can also add 1 cup cut up cooked ham. Instead of the broccoli you can use frozen asparagus, cut up and make ASPARGUS AU GRATIN instead. Same for coliflower.

Provided by EURrosa1

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, chopped
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup crushed butter flavored cracker

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli according to package directions and drain. Stir in soup and cheese. Transfer to greased 1 1/2 qt baking dish and sprinkle with crakers.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 F for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 20.9, Sodium 657.8, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 8.9

BROCCOLI GRATIN



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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

1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
6 tablespoons butter, divided
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch onion powder
2 slices stale bread

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

BROCCOLI AU GRATIN



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With only four common ingredients, this crumb-topped gratin from Margaret McNeil of Memphis, Tennessee costs just 75¢ a serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 752mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

EASY CARROT AND BROCCOLI AU GRATIN



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Find the perfect weeknight meal with this Easy Carrot and Broccoli au Gratin. This Easy Carrot and Broccoli au Gratin is scrumptious yet simple.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups baby carrots, cut in half
4 cups small broccoli florets
10 round buttery crackers, crushed
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Bring 3 cups water to boil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add carrots; simmer on medium-low heat 8 min. Add broccoli; simmer 3 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Meanwhile, mix cracker crumbs, Parmesan and butter until blended.
  • Microwave VELVEETA and cream cheese in 2-cup microwaveable measuring cup on HIGH 1 min.; stir. Microwave 30 sec. or until VELVEETA and cream cheese are completely melted and mixture is well blended when stirred.
  • Drain vegetables; place in serving bowl. Top with cheese sauce; sprinkle with crumb mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

BROCCOLI AU GRATIN



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 or 2 heads very green, unblemished broccoli, about 1 1/4 pounds
Salt to taste if desired
2 tablespoons butter at room temperature
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch of cayenne

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 318, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 836 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and high-quality broccoli for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim the broccoli into florets of uniform size to ensure even cooking.
  • Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for a few minutes to retain its vibrant green color and crisp texture.
  • Use a flavorful cheese blend such as a combination of cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère for a rich and creamy sauce.
  • Season the sauce generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder for a well-balanced flavor.
  • Grate the cheese finely to ensure it melts smoothly and evenly throughout the sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the broccoli florets in a baking dish and make sure they are evenly coated.
  • Top with additional cheese and bread crumbs for a golden brown and crispy crust.
  • Bake the broccoli au gratin in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the broccoli is tender.
  • Let the broccoli au gratin cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Broccoli au gratin is a simple yet elegant dish that combines the goodness of fresh broccoli with a rich and creamy cheese sauce. Follow these tips to create a delicious and satisfying broccoli au gratin that will impress your family and friends. You can also experiment with different cheese blends, seasonings, and toppings to create your own unique variations of this classic recipe.

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