Ingredients

3 slices white bread

3 tbs olive oil

coarse salt and pepper

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

3 cups whole milk

2 heads of broccoli ( baout 2 lbs total), florets finely chopped, stalks peeled and finely chopped

1 cup shredded white chedder (4 oz)

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in upper third. in a food processor pulse bread and 1 tablespoon oil until large crumbs form: season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

  2. In a large sauce pan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. whish in flour; cook stirring occasionally , until broccoli is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup cheese.

  3. Transfer mixture to a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish; top with bread =crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake until breadcrumbs are are golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. per serving : 292 cal; 18 g fat (7.5 g sat fat); 12.8 g protein; 21.6 g carb; 2.8 g fiber