Overview
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
6
Products
Broccoli
Ingredients
-
Cheesy Béchamel
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup 15% cream
- A small pinch of salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup grated cheese
-
Crispy breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp. salad dressing
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1
Broccoli
Pesticide Tested
Before you begin, pierce each bag of Nature’s Touch broccoli then microwave for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, make the cheesy béchamel.
Cheesy béchamel
Step 1
Melt the butter over medium heat then add the garlic. Brown for 1 to 2 minutes then sprinkle with flour. Form a roux.
Step 2
Gradually pour in the milk, whisking well. When it boils and the sauce has thickened, pour in the cream.
Step 3
Add the salt and black pepper as well as the cheese. Mix with a whisk until a homogeneous sauce is obtained.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low then add the broccoli. Stir to coat and remove the pan from heat. Pour into a serving dish.
Crispy breadcrumbs
Step 1
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat then add the breadcrumbs. Mix to coat.
Step 2
Allow the breadcrumbs to color for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully. Add salad dressing, toss one last time. When the breadcrumbs are crispy, remove the pan from the heat.
Step 3
Sprinkle the broccoli with the crispy breadcrumbs and a little bit of paprika then serve.
