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a cheesy broccoli bake with golden bubbling cheddar sauce and crisp breadcrumb topping in a wide horizontal shot, in a baking dish, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Cheesy Broccoli Bake

Tender broccoli baked in rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce, with a delightful crisp topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and steam the broccoli for 4 minutes.
  2. Melt the butter, whisk in the flour, and cook 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the milk.
  3. Cook until thickened, then stir in the cheddar, salt, and garlic powder until smooth.
  4. Fold the broccoli into the cheese sauce and spread in a baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the panko over the top.
  6. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

Notes

Steam the broccoli just until bright green so it does not turn mushy.