CREMORA BAKED BROCCOLI
59 Min
Intermediate
700 grams
Broccoli, raw
84 grams
NESTLÉ Cremora Original
4 tablespoons
Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub
14.25 grams
Cake Flour
1 cups
Cheese, Cheddar
2 grams
Salt
4
Garlic, Raw
6 grams
Salt
20 grams
Margarine 70% fat
0.5 cups
Bread crumbs, dry, grated, seasoned
100 grams
Cheese, brick
Instructions
59 Minutes
Step 1
1 Min
Preheat the oven to 180°C on fan-assist, ensuring the oven rack is on the lowest level.
Step 2
3 Min
In a jug, add the Nestlé Cremora Original and 3½ cups of boiling water and whisk until combined. Set aside until needed.
Step 3
2 Min
In a large saucepan over medium heat, add 4 tablespoons of margarine and heat until melted. Add the minced garlic and sauté until just fragrant. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually pour in the Cremora mixture and continue whisking to ensure no lumps form. *Chef’s Tip: adding a hot liquid to the roux, ensures the sauce remains lump-free!
Step 4
2 Min
Continue whisking the sauce for about 1-2 minutes, until it thickens. Remove the saucepan from heat, add the grated cheddar cheese, salt & pepper and whisk until melted and smooth.
Step 5
2 Min
Place the raw broccoli florets in a large baking dish. Pour the creamy cheese sauce over the top, ensuring the broccoli is evenly coated.
Prepare topping
4 Min
In a small bowl, add the melted margarine, breadcrumbs and optional hard cheese and mix until combined. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the broccoli and sauce.
no lumps form. *Chef’s Tip: adding a hot liquid to the roux, ensures the sauce remains lump-free!
Bake the broccoli
35 Min
Bake for 35 minutes until the broccoli is tender and the topping is golden and crispy. *Chef’s Tip: if using a non-fan-assisted oven, cover with foil and bake for 15 mins, remove foil and bake for a further 20 mins to brown the topping.
Allow to rest and serve
10 Min
Allow the bake to rest for 10 minutes before serving and ENJOY!
Nutrients
Carbohydrates
13.28 g
Energy
143.04 kcal
Fats
12.41 g
Protein
7.09 g
Information per serving