Broccoli Bake

Ingredients:

  • Broccoli florets, frozen (1.5 lbs.)
  • Stale Bread, cubed (3-4 slices)
  • Cheddar Cheese (1 cup)
  • Dijon Mustard (1 tbsp.)
  • Milk (.75 cups)
  • Salt (1 tsp. + .5 tsp.)
  • Cornstarch (2 tbsp.)
  • Black Pepper (.5 tsp.)
  • Olive Oil (1 tbsp.)
  • Parmesan (1 tbsp.)

Directions:

  1. Place Broccoli in a pot, cover with water and add 1 tsp. Salt.  Cover until it reaches a rolling boil.
  2. Drain and reserve Broccoli water and rinse Broccoli in cold water.
  3. Place .75 cups of Broccoli water, milk, cornstarch, Dijon Mustard, Black Pepper, and .25 tsp. Salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil for 3 minutes.
  4. Add Cheddar Cheese and melt.
  5. Mix Broccoli and Cheese Sauce and place if 9 X 9 baking dish.
  6. Saute Bread in Olive Oil for 3 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle on Broccoli.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.