Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 32 ounces broccoli florets ((2 lbs))
  • 1/4 cup butter (unsalted)
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp butter (melted)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Bring large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add broccoli to the boiling water and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes until bright green.
  • Remove broccoli and place in a bowl filled with ice water.
  • In a medium size sauce pan melt butter over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour, salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.
  • Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring.
  • Whisk in milk, continue to cook over medium/low heat while whisking until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  • Mix broccoli with cheese sauce and add to casserole baking dish.
  • Top broccoli with remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  • In small bowl combine panko with melted butter. Stir to combine. Then sprinkle over top of broccoli casserole.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until heated through and bread crumbs on top are a golden brown color. Serve warm.