Broccoli-Cheese Casserole
- 15m Prep Time
- 20m Cook Time
- 35m Ready In
4 to 6 servings In the 1963 edition of Joy, Marion recommends topping this casserole with a crust of crushed corn flakes and grated Romano cheese. We agree.
Ingredients
- 1 Steamed Broccoli (opens in new tab)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated Cheddar (4 ounces)
- 1 cup corn flakes, lightly crushed
- ½ cup grated Romano (2 ounces)
Let's Prepare
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- 1 Steamed Broccoli
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated Cheddar (4 ounces)
- 1 cup corn flakes, lightly crushed
- ½ cup grated Romano (2 ounces)
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Butter a 9-inch square baking dish. Prepare: Steamed Broccoli
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Step 2.
Drain, finely chop, and set aside. Melt in a medium saucepan: 2 tablespoons butter
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Step 3.
Add and sauté until softened: 1 small onion, minced
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Step 4.
Stir in until blended: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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Step 5.
Add while whisking constantly: 1 cup milk; ½ teaspoon salt
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Step 6.
Bring to a simmer, whisking, until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in: 1 cup grated Cheddar (4 ounces)
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Step 7.
Add the broccoli and stir to combine. Pour into the baking dish and top with: 1 cup corn flakes, lightly crushed; ½ cup grated Romano (2 ounces)
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Step 8.
Bake until bubbling around the edges and browned, about 20 minutes.