Let's face it, broccoli isn't very exciting. It's like the wallflower at the dance just standing there hoping to be noticed. You may not give it much attention. Sometimes it's sadly just left on the plate. Just like anything, dressed up it can shine. Did I just say shine? Yes, stay with me here. Add a yummy cheese sauce and the dance is just getting started.
I steam broccoli or green beans pretty much every night I cook dinner and make my kids eat them. Luckily it's become habit and they eat them with out adding anything to "dress it up". Here is a tasty recipe if you are feeling sorry for the looked over veggie. It also only takes a few minutes to make.
Recipe adapted from Gooseberry Patch Family Favorite Recipes Cookbook.
8 cups broccoli florets
2 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons chopped onion, about half a small onion
2 Tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, good quality
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground marjoram
More shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish
Steam broccoli, and keep warm.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan; add onion and saute until tender. Add the flour and the bouillon granules, stirring until blended. Cook, stirring constantly for about a minute. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese, salt, pepper, dry mustard, and marjoram. Pour over broccoli. Top with additional cheese, if desired.
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