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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A family favorite - flavorful and comforting on a cold winter evening. Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs fresh broccoli (or 2 10 oz packages frozen chopped broccoli) |
3 tablespoons butter |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
3 tablespoons flour |
2 cups chicken broth |
2 cups light cream |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg |
1 cup grated cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. Wash and chop broccoli into bite size pieces.
2. Cook broccoli in a small amount of salted water until tender.
3. While broccoli is cooking, melt butter in heavy saucepan. Add onion and cook until tender and translucent.
4. Stir in flour to make roux; slowly add broth and cream.
5. Stir and cook just until thickened.
6. Add salt, nutmeg, and drained,cooked broccoli.
7. Just before serving, stir in cheese.
8. Serve with crusty bread.
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