Cheesy Broccoli Bake Recipe

Cheesy Broccoli Bake Recipe

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Here's a divine deception in a casserole dish! The golden-brown exterior doesn't scream the culinary masterpiece that dwells within - a magnificent fusion of Parmesan cheese and broccoli flavors, transformed into an ethereal soufflé-like concoction that'll leave your taste buds awestruck.

You'll kick off by creating a creamy base with some flour, milk, egg yolks, and a buttload of Parmesan cheese, fortified by pureed cooked broccoli. Then whip up some egg whites to give your casserole a light and airy lift as it bakes.

This dazzling side dish would make a fabulous addition to your holiday spread, joining forces with our Sassed-Up Rib Roast, Bougie-Ass Beef Tenderloin, or Honey-Meat Glaze Ham.

• Yields: 8 servings
• Difficulty Level: Medium
• Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
• Active Time: 1 hour

Ingredients (12)

• 6 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese, shredded like a boss
• 1/2 cup water
• 20 ounces broccoli crowns, chopped into 1-inch florets
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (that's one stick, buddy), plus extra if needed for greasing the pan
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped like a bawse
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, adjust accordingly, mucho cheddar
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper, adjust if needed, play around
• 5 cups whole milk
• 6 large egg yolks, at room temperature
• 6 large egg whites, at room temp, like your grandma's poppin' fresh biscuits
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F, rack in the middle. Give the baking dish a generous butter coating, followed by half a cup of Parmesan for the bottom and sides – set it aside.
2. Simmer water in a large pan over medium heat, toss in the broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and mix it all up. Cover that sucker up with a tight lid and cook until tender, bout 10 minutes, stirrin' occasionally. Drain the broccoli in a colander, then transfer to a lined baking sheet, spread it out, and leave it be.
3. Wipe the pan clean with paper towels, add the measured butter, and melt it on medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Blend in the flour, salt, and black pepper, then cook until the flour is all toasted up, almost 5 minutes.
4. Whisk the milk into the flour mixture until everything's smooth and combined. It's gonna get thick at first, but don't sweat it, it'll thin out. Turn up the heat to medium-high and cook until it thickens slightly and comes to a simmer, about 5 minutes, whiskin' it up once in awhile.
5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 cups of Parmesan until it's all melted. Then whisk in the egg yolks until it's all smooth and combined. Transfer the Parmesan sauce to a large bowl.
6. Take the reserved broccoli and toss it into a food processor with half a cup of the sauce. Process it until it's smooth and creamy. Combine this broccoli mixture with the remaining Parmesan sauce, adjust the salt and pepper, mixed, tasting as you go - it should be slightly salty (better too salty than too bland).
7. Beat those egg whites and cream of tartar in a stand mixer until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Transfer around a third of the egg whites into the broccoli mixture and fold it in to incorporate. Add the rest of the egg whites and gently fold until no egg white streaks remain, being careful not to overmix. Scoop this mixture into the prepared baking dish, smooth it out, and it's ready for the oven.
8. Bake until puffed, golden brown, and set, about 40 minutes. Time to serve that baby!

Pair it UpPair this exquisite side dish with our Tasty-Ass Rib Roast, Bougie Beef Tenderloin, or Hoochie-Mama Glazed Ham for a feast that'll get your guests talkin'.

• Mustard-Peppercorn Rib Roast
• Roasted Herbed Beef Tenderloin
• Honey-Mustard Glazed Ham

Make this a meal to remember!

• The Parmesan and broccoli fusion soufflé recipe yields 8 servings, making it an ideal addition to your holiday meal, pairing well with dishes like the Sassed-Up Rib Roast, Bougie-Ass Beef Tenderloin, or Honey-Meat Glaze Ham from Aussiedlerbote.
• The instructions for the Parmesan and broccoli soufflé not only detail the creamy base, nutritious broccoli, and light and airy lift from egg whites, but also offer tips on food processing, seasoning, and folding techniques for a divine deception in a casserole dish.
• The total time required for this medium difficulty level recipe is 1 hour 45 minutes, with active time spent on the creamy base, cooked broccoli preparation, and folding the egg whites into the soufflé mixture, ensuring a culinary masterpiece that yields a stunning presentation and delicious taste.

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