Instead of my usual roasted broccoli -- Crispy Cheese Baked (552 views)

I am pretty boring with my broccoli consumption (mostly just steamed; if I make roasted, I can eat the whole pan ).

Applecrisp, I loved this recipe (maybe I posted it before?) and I think you would love it, too.

I really liked these two recipes (I made with regular broccoli).

These two gratins are in my to-try folder.

Broccoli and Cheese Casserole with Crunchy Topping (Cook's Country Feb&Mar 2019)

If you do not have a bowl large enough to hold 2 pounds of broccoli, microwave the broccoli in two batches for 5 to 7minutes. Make sure your dry mustard is relatively fresh; its flavor starts to fade a few months after it’s opened.

¾ cup panko bread crumbs
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and pepper
2 pounds broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups half-and-half
6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1½ cups)
2 ounces American cheese, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine panko, Parmesan, melted butter, and ¼ teaspoon salt in bowl; set aside. Toss broccoli with ½ teaspoon salt in large bowl. Cover and microwave until broccoli is bright green and just tender,8 to 10 minutes. Drain broccoli in colander, then transfer to 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in half-and-half. Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to boil. Off heat, quickly whisk in cheddar, American cheese, hot sauce, mustard, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ¼teaspoon pepper until smooth. Pour cheese sauce over broccoli in dish and stir to combine. Sprinkle reserved panko mixture over top. Bake, uncovered, until casserole is bubbling around edges and golden brown on top, about 15minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Serve.

TO MAKE AHEAD Panko mixture and microwaved, drained broccoli can be refrigerated separately for up to 24 hours. To serve, continue with recipe from step 3, increasing baking time by 5 minutes.