Smoky Gouda-Sauced Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds broccoli, cut into spears
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
- 3 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded (3/4 cup)
- 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs (1 slice)
- 2 teaspoons butter, melted
- garnish with crispy chopped bacon, chives, or feta!
Directions
- Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Add water to just below the bottom of the steamer basket. Bring water to boiling. Add broccoli to steamer basket. Cover and reduce heat. Steam for 6 to 8 minutes or until just tender.
- Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan cook and stir the onion and garlic in the 1 tablespoon hot butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Stir in the milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Gradually add cheese, stirring until melted.
- Transfer broccoli to a 1 1/2-quart au gratin dish or 2-quart square baking dish. Pour sauce over broccoli. Combine bread crumbs and the 2 teaspoons melted butter; sprinkle over sauce. Bake, uncovered, in a 425 degree F oven for 15 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned. Makes 6 servings.
