Don’t Cook Broccoli Until You See This Recipe! Very Tasty and Quick!
Get ready to elevate your broccoli game with this delicious and quick recipe! Say goodbye to bland and boring broccoli dishes because this recipe takes it to a whole new level of flavor and satisfaction. With the perfect combination of broccoli, potatoes, and cheesy béchamel sauce, this dish will become your new favorite!
Ingredients:
- 1 broccoli (approximately 4 cups chopped)
- Potatoes 800 g (approximately 4 cups diced)
- Parmesan cheese 40g (about ⅓ cup grated)
- Mozzarella 100g (about 1 cup shredded)
- Vegetable oil (as needed)
- Salt (to taste)
For the Béchamel sauce:
- Butter 50 g (about ¼ cup)
- Flour 50 g (about ⅓ cup)
- Milk 500 ml (about 2 cups)
- Salt (to taste)
- Rosemary 1 half teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Wash the broccoli thoroughly and cut it into florets.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into slices.
- Grate the Parmesan cheese.
- Slice the Mozzarella cheese.
- Cook the Broccoli and Potatoes:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook for 2 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the potato slices and cook for 7 minutes until they are slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Béchamel Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for a few minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually pour in the milk while stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
- Season with salt and rosemary, and continue cooking until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Grease a baking dish with vegetable oil.
- Start layering the ingredients in the baking dish: first, a layer of potatoes, then pour some of the béchamel sauce over the potatoes.
- Add a layer of broccoli on top of the sauce, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of Mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
- Serve:
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve the delicious broccoli and potato bake hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Conclusion
With its irresistible combination of tender broccoli, creamy potatoes, and cheesy béchamel sauce, this broccoli and potato bake is guaranteed to be a hit at your dinner table. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s the perfect side dish or even a satisfying main course option!