Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 2 pounds (32 oz.) broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups (8 oz.) grated sharp cheddar
  • 1/2 cup French fried onions
  • 1/2 cup crumbled croutons

Instruction

  • Generously grease an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Steam broccoli until crisp-tender, 5 minutes from fresh; 10 minutes from frozen. Add to prepared dish; set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan set to medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add milk, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and nutmeg. Bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar.
  • Pour sauce evenly over broccoli. Sprinkle with French fried onions and crumbled croutons.
  • Bake until lightly browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Tent with foil if browning too quickly. Serve hot.
  • Enjoy!