Broccoli au Gratin

Name: Broccoli au Gratin
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 3 pounds broccoli, peeled, cut into fairly large and relatively uniform pieces; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ⅔ cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 medium shallots, minced

Preparation info

Makes
6 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Thanksgiving Dinner

By Anthony Dias Blue and Kathryn K. Blue

Published 1994

About

This is always a popular dish at our house. It has a lovely color and a good texture. The kids love the crispy cheese crust.

Ingredients

3 pounds broccoli, peeled, cut into fairly large and relatively uniform pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Americas
United States
Side dish
Dinner
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and boil for 5 minutes. Strain into a colander and spray with cold water to stop the cooking process. Chop coarsely.
Melt the butter in a skillet. Sauté the shallots for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute.
Add the