BROCCOLI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 8 c Broccoli Florets

• 3 Tbsp Butter

• 2 Tbsp Flour

• 2 c Whole Milk, warmed

• ½ Tsp Sugar

• 6  slices White American Cheese

• ½ c shredded Manchego or Gruyere Cheese

• 1 c of finely shredded Mexican Four Cheese Blend 

• 1 Tsp Hot Sauce

• ¼  Tsp Salt

• ⅛ Tsp Pepper

• ½ c Parmesan Cheese grated

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425°F 

1. Add the broccoli florets to a bowl with 3 Tbsp water and microwave for 8 minutes.

2. Drain any liquid and place into an 8 x 11 casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.

3. Add the milk to a saucepan on simmer to warm 

4. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add flour and stir for 1-2 minutes

5. Add the milk, sugar, salt and pepper.  

6. Bring to a low boil continually stirring until it starts to thicken (looks like melted ice cream 4-5 minutes).  

7. Next, turn heat to a simmer and add American Cheese (one slice at a time until each piece is melted).  Turn off the burner, stir in Manchego cheese, once melted add the Mexican Four Cheese.  

8. Add the sauce to the casserole dish and mix it around with a fork to ensure the cheese mixture is spread out evenly over the broccoli florets.

9. Top the casserole with the parmesan cheese and bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

NOTE: This can be served in individual crocks, as well.