Broccoli Gratin

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   Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Butter an 8-by-8-by-2-inch baking dish or an 8-cup gratin dish.

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   Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

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   Whisk in the flour until smooth.

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   Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

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   Add the milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and nutmeg and bring to a boil while whisking constantly.

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   Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the white sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.

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   Season with pepper.

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   Remove from the heat.

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   Meanwhile, bring about 1-inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan and set up a collapsible steamer on top.

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    Put the broccoli in the steamer and season with salt.

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    Cover, and steam until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

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    Put the broccoli in the prepared dish, sprinkle with half of the cheese and pour on the sauce.

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    Cover with the remaining cheese.

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    Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.

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    Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

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    Cover the gratin with the bread crumbs.

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    Bake until lightly browned and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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