Light Broccoli Gratin
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil ⓘ
- 1 clove Garlic, Peeled And Minced ⓘ
- 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour ⓘ
- 1 cup Low Fat Milk ⓘ
- 1 pinch Nutmeg ⓘ
- 1/2 cups Low Fat Cheddar Cheese, Shredded ⓘ
- Salt And Pepper, to taste ⓘ
- 1 whole Small Head Broccoli, Cut Into Bite Size Florets ⓘ
- 1 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese, Grated ⓘ
- 2 Tablespoons Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Add the tablespoon of olive oil into a large pan along with the minced garlic. Saute on low heat for a couple of minutes, just until the garlic softens but doesn't brown. Mix in the flour until it's thoroughly coated in oil, then slowly whisk in the milk. Add the nutmeg then stir in the cheddar cheese. Heat and stir until it melts. Season to taste.
- Add the broccoli florets into a baking dish and pour the cheese sauce over the top. Top with the grated Parmesan.
- In a small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs and a teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle on top of the Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the top is a light golden brown. Makes 2 to 3 generous servings.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
793
kcal
40% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).