Smoky Gouda-Sauced Broccoli

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 1/4 lbs Broccoli
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Onion

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 3/4 cup Bread crumbs, soft

• Dairy

  • 1 2/3 tbsp Butter
  • 3 oz Gouda cheese, smoked
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk, fat-free

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Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds broccoli, cut into spears
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
• 3 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded (3/4 cup)
• 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs (1 slice)
• 2 teaspoons butter, melted

Directions

• Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Add water to just below the bottom of the steamer basket. Bring water to boiling. Add broccoli to steamer basket. Cover and reduce heat. Steam for 6 to 8 minutes or until just tender.
• Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan cook and stir the onion and garlic in the 1 tablespoon hot butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Stir in the milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Gradually add cheese, stirring until melted.
• Transfer broccoli to a 1 1/2-quart au gratin dish or 2-quart square baking dish. Pour sauce over broccoli. Combine bread crumbs and the 2 teaspoons melted butter; sprinkle over sauce. Bake, uncovered, in a 425 degree F oven for 15 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned. Makes 6 servings.

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