BROCCOLI WITH MORNAY SAUCE

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Hearty vegetable dish perfect for entertaining, can be prepared the day before and baked when company arrives. From Great American Recipes card series.

Provided by pamsbm

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs broccoli, cut into 2 inch flowerets (1 bunch)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1/4 cup grated swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 dash nutmeg
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fine dry white bread crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli in boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until almost tender.
  • Refresh under cold water and drain well.
  • In medium saucepan, sauté onion in butter 3 minutes.
  • Add flour. Stir constantly over low heat for 1 minute.
  • Add milk, whisking constantly.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly for 5 minutes.
  • Mixture will thicken.
  • Stir in Swiss cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Coat bottom of a 1 to 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with sauce.
  • Arrange broccoli over sauce.
  • Pour remaining sauce over broccoli.
  • Combine Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Sprinkle over casserole.
  • Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 375°F for 20 to 24 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.1, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 59.3, Sodium 647.1, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 14.8

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This looks delicious!


Hafiz Huzaifa Ch
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Charlotte Johnson
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This recipe is a must-try!


Alarica Sitku
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I will definitely be making this again.


Jameel Jutt
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This was delicious! The sauce was rich and creamy, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly.


Charlie Morrison
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Allen Johnson
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This recipe is a keeper! The broccoli is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is divine.


Emmanuel Purasi
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Fawad jan MK
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce was easy to make, and the broccoli cooked quickly. My kids loved it!


Gary Taylor
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but this dish changed my mind. The Mornay sauce is so flavorful, and it really complements the broccoli. I will definitely be making this again.


jingo moses
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This broccoli with Mornay sauce is a winner! The sauce is rich and creamy, and the broccoli is cooked perfectly. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.