Broccoli Cheese Gratin for a Crowd. Broccoli is covered with a Cheddar cheese sauce and bread crumbs in this quick and easy gratin even broccoli haters might love. I think even people who hate broccoli will love this! So simple, I recommend trying any kind of veggie or cheese combo." Cheesy Broccoli Gratin.

An easy, semi-healthy broccoli and cauliflower gratin recipe. A gratin is typically a bready-cheesy-toasty topping, and it's a great way to jazz up broccoli. Share our crowd-pleasing Easy Broccoli and Cauliflower au Gratin. You can have Broccoli Cheese Gratin for a Crowd using 10 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Broccoli Cheese Gratin for a Crowd

1. You need 4 lbs of fresh broccoli - cut to bite size florets.
2. You need 1/2 cup of Panko breadcrumbs.
3. Prepare 6 tbs of unsalted butter - softened, divided.
4. It's 2 tbs of flour.
5. You need 2 cups of milk (anything but skim).
6. Prepare 4 oz of full fat cream cheese - softened, cubed.
7. It's 1 1/2 cup of triple cheddar blend shredded cheese.
8. You need 1 tsp of salt.
9. You need 1/2 tsp of pepper.
10. Prepare 1 pinch of cayenne.

Cheesy Broccoli Au Gratin is a delicious dish that features America's favorite vegetable, topped with an amazing cheesy sauce that is baked to perfection. Just a few simple ingredients, mixed with the sophistication of a Gruyere cheese, marry together to make this dish both rustic and elegant. Drain the linguine mixture well in a colander. Stir the soup, milk, cheese and linguine mixture in the saucepot and cook until the chicken is Crowd pleasing and filling.

Broccoli Cheese Gratin for a Crowd instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13 baking dish with 1 tbs of the butter. Set aside..
2. Place a steamer basket in a large pot filled with just enough water to almost touch the bottom of the basket. Add broccoli and steam until crisp tender. About 8 minutes. (Note on the broccoli, I do not use the big, stalks parts of the stems).
3. When broccoli is finished. Remove lid and carefully transfer broccoli to casserole dish, spread out evenly. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper..
4. While broccoli steams, you can begin the sauce. Melt 4 tbs butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour. Cook for 1 minute, wisking constantly..
5. Wisk in milk. Cook until sauce begins to bubble and thicken. About 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add a small pinch of cayenne and remaining pepper. Stir in cream cheese until melted..
6. Stir in shredded cheese until sauce is smooth. Taste for seasoning adding up to remaining 1/2 tsp salt if desired. Pour in an even layer over broccoli in dish..
7. Melt remaining 1 tbs butter in microwave for 20-30 seconds. Stir into bread crumbs. Sprinkle mixture evenly over cheese. Bake uncovered until topping is golden brown. About 10-15 minutes. Dish up hot. Enjoy!.

What better way to feed a crowd, but with pasta ! Salt the water and add the broccoli and cauliflower florets. Stir to combine, then transfer it to a casserole or baking dish and cover with the remaining cheese. Cool and chill for a make-ahead meal. If you're in the mood for a quick and easy broccoli side dish, you've certainly come to.