Hi all, sorry I didn’t have a new post for you yesterday! It was a long day of flying back to Arizona and I was just too dang tired to post!
Did you guys know that Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK?! How is this possible?! So not ready! However, we totally started putting up Christmas decorations. I know, it’s early. But, see, I just don’t care! Ha! We are always traveling during the holidays so we figured it was okay to decorate early since we won’t be here to enjoy it!
Since Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, I have another side dish recipe for you! Today, it’s the veggies. Broccoli to be exact. While potatoe gratin is just wonderful, it’s not very healthy. This recipe will satisfy your craving for cheesy and creamy goodness without all the calories and starch. I used just broccoli here, but you could also do a combo of broccoli and cauliflower!
Ingredients
- 5 cups broccoli, trimmed
- 3 tbs. unsalted butter
- 2 tbs. flour
- 3/4 cup skim milk
- 3/4 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs (can use more if you would like)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large pot of lightly salted, boiling, water, cook the broccoli until just tender (be careful not to over cook the broccoli!). Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat. Stir in the flour with the butter and stir until well-combined. Add in the milk and cheddar cheese and whisk until smooth. Stir in the garlic powder and salt and pepper.
- In a 9x13 baking dish, add the broccoli. Pour the cheese mixture over the broccoli and mix to coat. Evenly distribute the panko bread crumbs over the top. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
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WHAT!! You started to put up Christmas decorations already! Your crazy!! I won’t start that until after Thanksgiving! love your low fat broccoli gratin!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers recently posted..Baked Cinnamon and Pear Oatmeal
This looks so yummy! I’ll be trying this one!
I wish I could start hanging up decorations, but my family is adamantly against it. Lame-os. BTW, this gratin looks delicious! And I love that it’s healthy, so I can eat like, triple portions.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Biscoff Kit-Kats and a Copycat Candy Bar Party with Candiquik!
This looks great … I could eat the whole thing, right now
CJ at Food Stories recently posted..The Vegan Experiment
OH yes. I love broccoli and cheese and delicious baked things.
claire @ the realistic nutritionist recently posted..Thanksgiving Side Dish Roundup & a Wüsthof Giveaway
I make almost this exact recipe and I love it. Great way to eat the yummy gratin without the guilt.
Anita at Hungry Couple recently posted..Skillet Whole Wheat Cheesy Cornbread
This gratin looks absolutely delicious
Cheers
CCU
This looks like such healthy and totally satisfying way to eat broccoli!! Love it.
Ramona recently posted..Sauteed Eggplant Curry
I pretty much like anything “gratin” but I would especially like this one – broccoli is one of my favorite veggies!
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic recently posted..EH Chocolatier
I love that this is a lowfat option to serve at Thanksgiving. Lord knows there is plenty of fat and calories in everything else, so this is definitely going on my Thanksgiving dinner table.
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection recently posted..Gingerbread Bread Pudding with Eggnog Sauce
Ooh this looks really yummy Stephanie! And I like that its a little healthier than the usual cheesy/starchy Thanksgiving sides
Nicole @ The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie recently posted..Black Bean & Sweet Potato Turkey Chili
I can’t believe you started putting up Christmas decorations! I finally hit pier 1 so I’m kinda ready, but not totally there yet! This dish looks all kinds of perfect! Love the fact that it’s low fat – so I have more room for dessert
Meghan recently posted..Pumpkin Goat Cheese Cheesecake
i love this side dish as an alternative to the heavy green bean casserole that my mom will be serving. don’t get me wrong, the casserole is heavenly but this would be a nice and much more waist-line friendly option! i’m thinking of making something like this later that weekend – i know my fam would love it girl!!
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I love that you ligtened up one of my very favorite dishes. Who doesn’t love broccoli and cheese together? Crazies, that’s who.
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