Broccoli Gratin

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• ground black pepper
• 8 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Use 1 tablespoon butter to butter a 9x9 or 9x13 baking dish.

2. 2

   Steam broccoli until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add the milk, salt, and nutmeg and bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the white sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with pepper.

5. 5

   Put the broccoli in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese and pour on the white sauce. Cover with the remaining cheese.

6. 6

   Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet. Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until lightly browned.

7. 7

   Cover the gratin with the breadcrumbs. Bake at 450 for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.