Ingredients
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4 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets (about 2 lbs.)
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3 tablespoons flour
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
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3/4 cup nonfat milk
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1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 1/2 tablespoons diced pimentos
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1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
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black pepper
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6 melba toast
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cooking spray
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1/2 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cook broccoli in boiling water 3 minutes until crisp tender; drain well.
- Place flour, salt and dry mustard in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; gradually add milk and chicken broth, stirring with a whisk until blended.
- Cook for 8 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat, and add cheddar cheese and 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- Stir in pimientos, mushrooms, if using, and pepper.
- Add broccoli, tossing to coat.
- Sppon broccoli mixture into a prepared 9" baking dish.
- Place garlic melba toast rounds in food processor, pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1/2 cup. Combine crumbs and remaining Parmesan and sprinkle evenly over casserole.
- Spray top lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F or until bubbly.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.