Le gratin de brocolis super simple

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.

Preheat the oven.

Cook the broccoli until tender.

In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour to make a roux.

Gradually add the milk while stirring to create a béchamel sauce.

Add the cream and cheese to the sauce, mixing until melted and smooth.

In a baking dish, combine the broccoli and lardons, then pour the cheese sauce over.

Season with salt and pepper, then bake until golden and bubbly.

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