Broccoli Gratin with Crispy Onions
Servings:
10
prep time:
20 mins
cook time:
25 mins
Total time:
45 mins
Ingredients
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3 pounds broccoli, cut into florets
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Vermont Creamery Unsalted Cultured Butter, divided
6 tablespoons
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½ yellow onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups whole milk
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6 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ cup crispy fried onions
Directions
- Heat oven to 375ºF. Butter 2-quart baking dish.
- Microwave broccoli and 1/4 cup water 5-7 minutes or until broccoli is tender. (Or cook broccoli and water in steamer basket on stove 12-15 minutes.) Drain.
- Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 3-4 minutes or until onion is softened and garlic is fragrant. Stir remaining 5 tablespoons butter into skillet until melted. Sprinkle flour over onion mixture. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk. Cook, stirring occasionally, 7-8 minutes or until sauce thickens. Stir in Parmesan cheese and salt.
- Fold hot broccoli into bubbly cheese sauce, tossing to coat. Transfer to prepared baking dish; sprinkle evenly with fried onions. Bake 15 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and crispy onions are golden. Serve warm.
