Cremora Baked Broccoli

TOTAL TIME:

1 HR

PREP-TIME:

15 MINS

COOK TIME:

45 MINS

SERVINGS:

48

INGREDIENTS

2 bags (700g) broccoli florets, cut into smaller pieces

4 tbsp margarine

4 garlic cloves, minced

6 tbsp cake flour

¾ cup Nestlé Cremora Original

1 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese, freshly grated 

Salt & pepper, to season

SERVING SUGGESTION:

1½ tbsp margarine, melted 

½ cup plain breadcrumbs

¼ cup hard cheese, grated (optional) 

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C on fan-assist, ensuring the oven rack is on the lowest level. 

2. In a jug, add the Nestlé Cremora Original and 3½ cups of boiling water and whisk until combined. Set aside until needed. 

3. 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!

4. 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. 

5. Place the raw broccoli florets in a large baking dish. Pour the creamy cheese sauce over the top, ensuring the broccoli is evenly coated.

6. 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!

7. 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.

8. Allow the bake to rest for 10 minutes before serving and ENJOY!