Broccoli With Creamy Parmesan Sauce Food

BROCCOLI WITH CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim 1/2 inch off broccoli stalks; remove the tough outer layer with a vegetable peeler. Cut the broccoli lengthwise so the florets attached to the long stalks are 1 to 2 inches wide. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a Dutch oven fitted with a steamer basket. Steam the broccoli until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk flour and 1/4 cup milk in a small bowl until smooth. Heat the remaining 3/4 cup milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming. Whisk in the flour mixture; cook, whisking, until thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat; add cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg (if using). Drizzle over the broccoli. Serve warm.

CREAMED BROCCOLI WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Peel broccoli stems, then coarsely chop stems and florets. Cook broccoli in boiling salted water (1 1/2 teaspoons salt for 4 quarts water) until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain in a colander and run under cold water to stop cooking.
• Simmer cream, garlic, nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium saucepan, uncovered, until slightly thickened and reduced to about 2/3 cup, about 5 minutes.
• Add broccoli and simmer, mashing with a potato masher, until coarsely mashed and heated through, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in parmesan and lemon juice.

CREAMY PARMESAN BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Prepare a greased 2-quart baking dish.
• Cook broccoli according to package directions (don't over cook); drain.
• Place the broccoli in prepared baking dish; drizzle with oil, or butter (if using).
• Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.
• In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup cheese, and all the remaining ingredients, except the chopped nuts; mix well, spoon over broccoli.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until sauce begins to bubble and lightly brown.
• Sprinkle with nuts (if using).

BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC, BACON & PARMESAN

Steps:

• Fill a 6-qt. stockpot two-thirds full with water; add salt and bring to a boil over high heat. In batches, add broccoli and cook until broccoli turns bright green, 2-3 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan., Add oil to drippings; heat over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, 2-3 minutes (do not allow to brown). Add broccoli; cook until broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon; sprinkle with cheese.

CREAMY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 4 to 6 minutes; drain.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in salt, flour, and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Remove from heat, and stir in broccoli.
• Sprinkle 1/2 cup of crushed crackers over the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Slowly pour the broccoli mixture into the dish, and top with remaining crushed crackers.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

BROCCOLI AND CARROTS WITH CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add broccoli and carrots; heat to boiling. Boil 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, cook cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk and butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and heated through.
• Sprinkle chives over sauce. Serve with vegetables.

BROCCOLI AND CARROTS IN CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Place broccoli and carrots in 1 inch of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Boil 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender or done to your liking. Drain and keep warm.
• While vegetables are cooking, combine cream cheese, parmesan, milk, butter, garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook mixture, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and mixture is smooth, hot and creamy. Do not boil cheese sauce.
• Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
• Plate hot vegetables and cover with cheese sauce.
• Sprinkle with snipped chives.