Broccoli Gratin

My third holiday party side dish. I know broccoli can sound boring...whomp whomp... But wait until you try this very tasty gratin. I promise if you've never liked broccoli before, you will now.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Stick Unsalted Butter
• 2 Garlic Cloves, diced
• 1/2 Cup Grated Pecorino Cheese
• 1 tbs Breadcrumbs
• Cracked Black Pepper
• Olive Oil

Gratin Dish

Directions:

Trim the Broccoli florets from the stem and cut into bite size pieces. You can use the stalk if you like - Peel the broccoli stalks and cut them crosswise into slices about 1/4 inch thick.

Blanch the Broccoli.



In a 8-10 inch gratin dish, coat the bottom and sides with butter. Cut the remainder of the butter in cube-like pieces. Add in 1/2 of the blanched broccoli and sprinkle on 1/2 of the ingredients - diced garlic, butter pieces, pecorino cheese, and some cracked black pepper. Layer on the rest of the broccoli and top off with the remainder of the ingredients, evenly spread. Feel free to add extra cheese to the top! Drizzle Olive Oil all over. Sprinkle on breadcrumbs evenly on top.

Cook at 375 degrees for about 35-45 minutes, until gratin has a golden top.