Broccoli And Ham Gratin
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated swiss cheese
- 1 lb broccoli, trimmed, cooked in boiling, salted water until just tender, and chopped coarse, about 4 1/4 cups
- 5 ounces cooked ham, chopped
- 1 cup coarse dry breadcrumbs
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan until scalding.
- Take off heat.
- In a saucepan, melt 4 tlbsps butter over moderately-low heat and saute the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes. Add the flour and cook the roux, stirring, for 3 minutes more.
- Add the heated milk in a stream, whisking, and simmer it, stirring, for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheeses and season to taste.
- Keep stirring just until the cheeses are melted and incorporated into the sauce.
- In a well-buttered 14 inch gratin dish, combine the broccoli and ham and pour sauce over.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top, dot with remaining 2 tblsps butter and bake in a preheated 375F (190C) oven for 30 minutes, or until it is browned and bubbly.
butter, onion, garlic, allpurpose, milk, parmesan cheese, swiss cheese, broccoli, ham, coarse dry breadcrumbs
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-and-ham-gratin-61116 (may not work)