Three Easy Cheese Bakes You Must Try | Broccoli Au Gratin Ever | How to Bake Cauliflower Cheese

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: emmental cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Emmental offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch thickens without gluten.

Measure out the broccoli in the oven dish to determine the amount needed.

Cut the broccoli with long stems for flavor.

Steam the broccoli for about 4 minutes.

In a large wok, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat.

Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly to remove the floury taste.

Gradually add 1 pint of milk, mixing well after each addition until thickened.

Add salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce.

Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese and 1 cup of parmesan cheese until melted and combined.

Pour the cheese sauce over the steamed broccoli in the oven dish.

Top with mozzarella cheese or other cheese of choice.

Preheat the oven to maximum heat and bake for about 8 minutes until bubbly.

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