Cheesy Garlic-Sesame Broccoli Bake
Golden roasted broccoli tucked into a buttery, creamy sauce, with bubbling melted cheese and a salty snacker crunch. A cozy, satisfying dish that makes an ordinary bag of broccoli feel like something special!
An original Flavor Unfiltered Recipe
Ingredients
Broccoli
- 1 bag (24 oz) frozen broccoli, thawed and thoroughly dried
- 2½–3 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 2 frozen garlic cubes, thawed
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Creamy Cheese Sauce
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp flour
- ¾ cup water
- 2 Tbsp heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 1½–2 Tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1 Tbsp shredded mild cheddar (optional)
Topping
- Coarsely crushed snackers, as desired
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss broccoli with olive oil, sesame oil, garlic, white pepper and salt. Spread on a lined real sheet pan and roast for 35–45 minutes, until tender with crispy, golden edges.
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour for 1 minute, then gradually add water and heavy cream. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until lightly thickened.
- Spoon a little sauce into a shallow baking dish, add roasted broccoli and drizzle remaining sauce between the florets. Sprinkle with mozzarella, Parmesan and optional cheddar.
- Bake at 400°F for 5–7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with coarsely crushed snackers and serve immediately.
