Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli

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Description/Notes:

Quick and easy savoury broccoli cheese meal

Ingredients:

1 lb. (500g) broccoli

1 oz. (25g) plain flour

1 oz. (25g) butter

salt and pepper

half a pint (250ml) milk

4 oz. (100g) grated cheeses

2 oz. (50g) fresh white breadcrumbs

Cooking Instructions:

1. Place broccoli in boiling salted water and cook until tender but not completely soft
2. Drain and arrange in an ovenproof dish
3. Put the butter, flour and milk in a pan and cook until the sauce thickens and boils, stirring continuously
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, whisking all the time
5. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cheese
6. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and sprinkle with breadcrumbs
7. Grill until top is golden