creamy broccoli and cheese casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 pounds fresh broccoli, coarsely chopped
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk, divided
• salt to taste
• 1 cup cubed sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
• place broccoli and onion into a saucepan, pour in water, and bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until broccoli turns bright green and starts to become tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• whisk flour and 1/4 cup evaporated milk together in a bowl until smooth. stir remaining evaporated milk and salt into broccoli. gently stir flour mixture into broccoli mixture and bring to a simmer; cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. remove from heat and stir in sharp cheddar cheese, mixing until cheese has melted into the sauce.
• cook and stir bread crumbs with butter in a small skillet over medium heat until butter has melted and crumbs begin to give a toasted fragrance, 1 to 2 minutes. remove from heat.
• transfer broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle crumbs atop casserole.
• bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and browned, about 30 minutes.