This gratin is more elegant than your usual broccoli and cheese casserole, thanks to a custardy base and plenty of parmesan.
Recipe information
Total Time
45 min
Yield
Makes 4 (main course) or 6 (side dish) servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in upper third.
Step 2
Cut broccoli florets into 1-inch pieces, then peel large stems with a knife and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Cook broccoli in boiling salted water (2 tablespoon salt for 6 qt water) 5 minutes, then drain.
Step 3
Meanwhile, whisk together milk, cream, cheese, eggs, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
Step 4
Put broccoli in a 2-quart shallow flameproof baking dish, then pour milk mixture over top. Toss bread crumbs with oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper, then sprinkle evenly over gratin.
Step 5
Bake until custard is set, about 30 minutes. Turn on broiler, then broil until bread crumbs are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
