Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat the oven to 190°C. Grease the baking dish with 1 tsp (5 gr) of the butter.

   Ingredients used: 5.0 gr Unsalted Butter

   Cookware: baking dish, Conventional oven

2. Step 2

   Place the broccoli and water in a microwave-safe bowl and cover loosely. Microwave until bright green and barely tender, then drain thoroughly.

   Timer: 4 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 900.0 gr Broccoli, 60.0 ml Water

   Cookware: colander, Microwave oven, microwave-safe bowl

3. Step 3

   Melt 2 ½ tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until smooth and lightly foaming.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 35.0 gr All-Purpose Flour, 35.0 gr Unsalted Butter

   Cookware: saucepan, whisk

4. Step 4

   Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the sauce gently bubbles and thickens.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 500.0 ml Whole Milk

   Cookware: saucepan, whisk

5. Step 5

   Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in 200 gr cheddar, the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

   Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Cheddar Cheese, 15.0 gr Dijon Mustard, 3.0 gr Garlic Powder, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 5.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: saucepan, Silicone spatula

6. Step 6

   Spread the drained broccoli in the baking dish. Pour over the cheese sauce and fold gently until evenly coated.

   Cookware: baking dish, Silicone spatula

7. Step 7

   Melt the remaining 1 ½ tbsp (20 gr) butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Mix it with the crushed crackers and remaining 50 gr cheddar, then scatter the topping evenly over the broccoli.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 50.0 gr Cheddar Cheese, 100.0 gr Cracker, 20.0 gr Unsalted Butter

   Cookware: baking dish, Microwave oven, microwave-safe bowl, mixing bowl

8. Step 8

   Bake at 190°C until the sauce bubbles around the edges and the topping is golden brown.

   Timer: 20 min (fixed)

   Cookware: baking dish, Conventional oven

9. Step 9

   Let the casserole rest before serving so the sauce can settle slightly.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Cookware: baking dish