Broccoli hardly enjoys the greatest popularity in comparison with its brethren. Many eaters do not like these green inflorescences for the unpleasant aroma and lack of taste, but this kind of cabbage acquires similar characteristics only if improperly prepared. We decided to devote this material to an interesting way of preparing broccoli in an oven with cheese, which will be enjoyed by all those who did not previously enjoy this cabbage.
Broccoli baked in the oven with cheese - recipe
Even those who do not tolerate broccoli will love this recipe. All because cabbage in it is combined with an abundance of creamy sauce and cheese, and therefore its taste does not come to the fore. Another proof that any product on a pair with bechamel becomes more delicious.
Ingredients:
- broccoli - 640 g;
- butter - 35 g;
- flour - 15 g;
- milk - 210 ml;
- Dijon mustard - 10 g;
- grated cheese - 145 g.
Preparation
To ensure that the cabbage inflorescences do not remain rigid after baking, they are initially blanched in salted boiling water for 3 minutes.
While the cabbage is being cooked first, melt the butter and save the flour on it for about half a minute. Pour milk to the pastry flour. When the sauce starts to thicken, reduce heat, season it, add mustard and a handful of grated cheese.
Distribute the blanched inflorescences in an oily form and pour over the sauce. On top, pour out all the remaining cheese and send the dish to the oven for half an hour (180 degrees).
Casserole from broccoli with egg and cheese in oven
Replacing the morning omelet with vegetables can be this casserole, which can be prepared in the evening.
Ingredients:
- inflorescence of broccoli - 480 g;
- oil - 55 g;
- flour - 35 g;
- milk - 475 ml;
- grated cheese - 175 g;
- eggs - 2 pieces;
- pinch of nutmeg.
Preparation
Pre-inflorescence can be blanched or baked in a microwave, with a small portion of water for 2 minutes.
Now, take the sauce. The cooking scheme remains the same as the standard bechamel: first fry the flour and butter for about half a minute, then dilute all with milk and pour about half of the cheese. After removing the sauce from the fire, just cool it, and then whisk with eggs and season with nutmeg. Pour the blanched inflorescence sauce and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for about an hour at 160 degrees, during which time the sauce should become dense, and the surface of the casserole will brown.
Broccoli with cheese and sour cream in the oven
Make the casserole more satisfying thanks to the addition of chicken or any other meat at your discretion, and for a variety other than the broccoli itself, you can also use cauliflower inflorescences.
Ingredients:
- broccoli head (medium size);
- cauliflower head (medium size);
- cheese - 230 g;
- chicken - 340 g;
- milk - 75 ml;
- sour cream - 75 ml;
- bread crumb - 1 item;
- handful of grated Parmesan.
Preparation
Before you cook the broccoli in the oven with cheese, disassemble both heads to the inflorescence. Fry the inflorescence in the preheated oil for a couple of minutes, season and splash a quarter of a glass of water. Cover the dishes with cabbage inflorescences and let them steam for five minutes. Boil the bird into fibers. Mix the milk with sour cream and grated cheese. Put the cabbage and chicken in a mold and cover with the prepared sauce. On top sprinkle the dish with an additional handful of grated cheese with a pronounced taste (for example, Parmesan), and bread crumbs. Place the dish in the baking dish and leave it at 200 degrees for half an hour.